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Lagoon Core Clear#38BCA6
Scarlet Core Clear#BC4338
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Lagoon Core Clear vs Scarlet Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCA6 and #BC4338 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Core Clear

Color Properties

#38BCA6
HEX
#BC4338
rgb(56, 188, 166)
RGB
rgb(188, 67, 56)
hsl(170, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 48%)
170°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCA6, #BC4338);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.23:1, 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 165\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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Scarlet Core Clear
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