Steel Core Clear#3885BC
Scarlet Core Clear#BC4338
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Steel Core Clear vs Scarlet Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #3885BC and #BC4338 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Core Clear
Color Properties
#3885BC
HEX
#BC4338
rgb(56, 133, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 67, 56)
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 48%)
205°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3885BC, #BC4338);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Core Clear
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Scarlet Core Clear
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