Cyan Core Clear#38BCB1
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Cyan Core Clear vs Merlot Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #38BCB1 and #BC384E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Color Properties
#38BCB1
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(56, 188, 177)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(175, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
175°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCB1, #BC384E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.36:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cyan Core Clear
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Merlot Core Clear
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