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Teal Core Clear#38BC90
Scarlet Core Clear#BC4338
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Teal Core Clear vs Scarlet Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BC90 and #BC4338 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Core Clear

Color Properties

#38BC90
HEX
#BC4338
rgb(56, 188, 144)
RGB
rgb(188, 67, 56)
hsl(160, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 48%)
160°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BC90, #BC4338);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.19:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Teal Core Clear
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Scarlet Core Clear
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