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Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
Apricot Radiant Clear#C99F4A
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Crimson Core Clear vs Apricot Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC3838 and #C99F4A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Text on Apricot Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#BC3838
HEX
#C99F4A
rgb(188, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(201, 159, 74)
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 54%)
0°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3838, #C99F4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.27:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Core Clear
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Apricot Radiant Clear
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