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Cyan Velvet Clear#31A59B
Cyan Core Clear#38BCB1
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Cyan Velvet Clear vs Cyan Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #31A59B and #38BCB1 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Velvet Clear
Text on Cyan Core Clear

Color Properties

#31A59B
HEX
#38BCB1
rgb(49, 165, 155)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 177)
hsl(175, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 48%)
175°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #31A59B, #38BCB1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cyan Velvet Clear
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