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Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Cyan Core Clear#38BCB1
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Apricot Core Clear vs Cyan Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #38BCB1 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Cyan Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC9038
HEX
#38BCB1
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 177)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 48%)
40°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
135\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #38BCB1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 135\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Core Clear
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