Scarlet Radiant Clear#C9554A
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Scarlet Radiant Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #C9554A and #38A6BC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.51:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Radiant Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Color Properties
#C9554A
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(201, 85, 74)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(5, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
5°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9554A, #38A6BC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.51:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Scarlet Radiant Clear
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Cerulean Core Clear
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