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Amber Radiant Clear#C9B44A
Emerald Core Clear#38BC38
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Amber Radiant Clear vs Emerald Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #C9B44A and #38BC38 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Radiant Clear
Text on Emerald Core Clear

Color Properties

#C9B44A
HEX
#38BC38
rgb(201, 180, 74)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 56)
hsl(50, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 48%)
50°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Green
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9B44A, #38BC38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Amber Radiant Clear
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Emerald Core Clear
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