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Steel Core Clear#3885BC
Mulberry Core Clear#9038BC
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Steel Core Clear vs Mulberry Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3885BC and #9038BC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.51:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Clear
Text on Mulberry Core Clear

Color Properties

#3885BC
HEX
#9038BC
rgb(56, 133, 188)
RGB
rgb(144, 56, 188)
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(280, 54%, 48%)
205°
Hue
280°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
75\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3885BC, #9038BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.51:1, 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.

Steel Core Clear
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Mulberry Core Clear
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