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Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Lagoon Radiant Clear#4AC9B4
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Lagoon Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #4AC9B4 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Lagoon Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#38A6BC
HEX
#4AC9B4
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(74, 201, 180)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 54%)
190°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #4AC9B4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Core Clear
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