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Lagoon Core Clear#38BCA6
Orchid Velvet Clear#5831A5
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Lagoon Core Clear vs Orchid Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCA6 and #5831A5 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Core Clear
Text on Orchid Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#38BCA6
HEX
#5831A5
rgb(56, 188, 166)
RGB
rgb(88, 49, 165)
hsl(170, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 42%)
170°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCA6, #5831A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.72:1, 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 90\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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Orchid Velvet Clear
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