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Aqua Core Clear#38BCBC
Aqua Radiant Clear#4AC9C9
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Aqua Core Clear vs Aqua Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCBC and #4AC9C9 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Clear
Text on Aqua Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#38BCBC
HEX
#4AC9C9
rgb(56, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(74, 201, 201)
hsl(180, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 54%)
180°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCBC, #4AC9C9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Core Clear
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Aqua Radiant Clear
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