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Steel Core Clear#3885BC
Lagoon Core Clear#38BCA6
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Steel Core Clear vs Lagoon Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3885BC and #38BCA6 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.7:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Clear
Text on Lagoon Core Clear

Color Properties

#3885BC
HEX
#38BCA6
rgb(56, 133, 188)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 166)
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 48%)
205°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3885BC, #38BCA6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.7:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Core Clear
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