Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Lagoon Core Clear#38BCA6
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Merlot Core Clear vs Lagoon Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #38BCA6 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Lagoon Core Clear
Color Properties
#BC384E
HEX
#38BCA6
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 166)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #38BCA6);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.34:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Core Clear
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Lagoon Core Clear
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