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Lagoon Core Clear#38BCA6
Emerald Core Clear#38BC38
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Lagoon Core Clear vs Emerald Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCA6 and #38BC38 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Core Clear
Text on Emerald Core Clear

Color Properties

#38BCA6
HEX
#38BC38
rgb(56, 188, 166)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 56)
hsl(170, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 48%)
170°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Green
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCA6, #38BC38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Lagoon Core Clear
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