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Aqua Core Clear#38BCBC
Apricot Radiant Clear#C99F4A
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Aqua Core Clear vs Apricot Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCBC and #C99F4A — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Clear
Text on Apricot Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#38BCBC
HEX
#C99F4A
rgb(56, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(201, 159, 74)
hsl(180, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 54%)
180°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCBC, #C99F4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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.

Aqua Core Clear
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Apricot Radiant Clear
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