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Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Aqua Core Clear#38BCBC
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Apricot Core Clear vs Aqua Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #38BCBC — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Aqua Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC9038
HEX
#38BCBC
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 188)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 48%)
40°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #38BCBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Core Clear
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