Vermillion Core Clear#BC5938
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Vermillion Core Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC5938 and #38A6BC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Core Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Color Properties
#BC5938
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(188, 89, 56)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(15, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
15°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC5938, #38A6BC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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.
Vermillion Core Clear
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Cerulean Core Clear
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