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Garnet Core Clear#BC3864
Lagoon Core Clear#38BCA6
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Garnet Core Clear vs Lagoon Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC3864 and #38BCA6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Core Clear
Text on Lagoon Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC3864
HEX
#38BCA6
rgb(188, 56, 100)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 166)
hsl(340, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 48%)
340°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3864, #38BCA6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.29:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Garnet Core Clear
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