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Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Plum Velvet Clear#6B31A5
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Plum Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #6B31A5 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.82:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Plum Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#38A6BC
HEX
#6B31A5
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(107, 49, 165)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 42%)
190°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #6B31A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.82:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Core Clear
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