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Celadon Core Clear#38BC6F
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Celadon Core Clear vs Merlot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BC6F and #BC384E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Celadon Core Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear

Color Properties

#38BC6F
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(56, 188, 111)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(145, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
145°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BC6F, #BC384E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.25:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Celadon Core Clear
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