Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
Steel Core Clear#3885BC
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Crimson Core Clear vs Steel Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC3838 and #3885BC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Text on Steel Core Clear
Color Properties
#BC3838
HEX
#3885BC
rgb(188, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(56, 133, 188)
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
0°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3838, #3885BC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 155\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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Steel Core Clear
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