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Steel Core Clear#3885BC
Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
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Steel Core Clear vs Apricot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3885BC and #BC9038 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Clear
Text on Apricot Core Clear

Color Properties

#3885BC
HEX
#BC9038
rgb(56, 133, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 144, 56)
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
205°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3885BC, #BC9038);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Core Clear
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