Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
Sapphire Core Clear#387ABC
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Crimson Core Clear vs Sapphire Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC3838 and #387ABC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Text on Sapphire Core Clear
Color Properties
#BC3838
HEX
#387ABC
rgb(188, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(56, 122, 188)
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 48%)
0°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3838, #387ABC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Crimson Core Clear
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Sapphire Core Clear
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