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Aqua Core Clear#38BCBC
Cerulean Velvet Clear#3192A5
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Aqua Core Clear vs Cerulean Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCBC and #3192A5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Clear
Text on Cerulean Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#38BCBC
HEX
#3192A5
rgb(56, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(49, 146, 165)
hsl(180, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 42%)
180°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCBC, #3192A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 10\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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Cerulean Velvet Clear
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