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Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
Scarlet Core Clear#BC4338
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Citrine Core Clear vs Scarlet Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCBC38 and #BC4338 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Core Clear

Color Properties

#BCBC38
HEX
#BC4338
rgb(188, 188, 56)
RGB
rgb(188, 67, 56)
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 48%)
60°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCBC38, #BC4338);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.6:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Core Clear
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