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Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
Plum Core Clear#7A38BC
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Crimson Core Clear vs Plum Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC3838 and #7A38BC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Text on Plum Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC3838
HEX
#7A38BC
rgb(188, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(122, 56, 188)
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 48%)
0°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3838, #7A38BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Core Clear
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