Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #C94A5F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#38A6BC
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
190°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #C94A5F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Core Clear
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