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Saffron Core Clear#BC9B38
Emerald Velvet Clear#31A531
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Saffron Core Clear vs Emerald Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9B38 and #31A531 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Clear
Text on Emerald Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC9B38
HEX
#31A531
rgb(188, 155, 56)
RGB
rgb(49, 165, 49)
hsl(45, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 42%)
45°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Green
Hue Diff
75\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9B38, #31A531);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 75\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Saffron Core Clear
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Emerald Velvet Clear
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