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Lagoon Core Clear#38BCA6
Ember Velvet Clear#A55831
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Lagoon Core Clear vs Ember Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCA6 and #A55831 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Core Clear
Text on Ember Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#38BCA6
HEX
#A55831
rgb(56, 188, 166)
RGB
rgb(165, 88, 49)
hsl(170, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(20, 54%, 42%)
170°
Hue
20°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCA6, #A55831);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.21:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Core Clear
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Ember Velvet Clear
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