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Cobalt Core Clear#3864BC
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Cobalt Core Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3864BC and #38A6BC — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.98:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear

Color Properties

#3864BC
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(56, 100, 188)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(220, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
220°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3864BC, #38A6BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.98:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Core Clear
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Cerulean Core Clear
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