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Iris Velvet Clear#3131A5
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Iris Velvet Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3131A5 and #38A6BC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear

Color Properties

#3131A5
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(49, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(240, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
240°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3131A5, #38A6BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.48:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Velvet Clear
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Cerulean Core Clear
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