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Iris Core Clear#3838BC
Emerald Core Clear#38BC38
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Iris Core Clear vs Emerald Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3838BC and #38BC38 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Clear
Text on Emerald Core Clear

Color Properties

#3838BC
HEX
#38BC38
rgb(56, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 56)
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 48%)
240°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Green
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3838BC, #38BC38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.42:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 120\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Core Clear
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