Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Sapphire Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #316BA5 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.95:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#38A6BC
HEX
#316BA5
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(49, 107, 165)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
190°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #316BA5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.95:1, 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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Sapphire Velvet Clear
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