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Lagoon Radiant Clear#4AC9B4
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Lagoon Radiant Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #4AC9B4 and #38A6BC — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Radiant Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear

Color Properties

#4AC9B4
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(74, 201, 180)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(170, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
170°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4AC9B4, #38A6BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Lagoon Radiant Clear
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Cerulean Core Clear
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