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Ruby Core Clear#BC4E38
Cyan Core Clear#38BCB1
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Ruby Core Clear vs Cyan Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC4E38 and #38BCB1 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Core Clear
Text on Cyan Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC4E38
HEX
#38BCB1
rgb(188, 78, 56)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 177)
hsl(10, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 48%)
10°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC4E38, #38BCB1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.1:1, 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.

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