Cool Gray Radiant#838A91
Merlot Core Faint#876E72
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Cool Gray Radiant vs Merlot Core Faint
A detailed comparison of #838A91 and #876E72 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Radiant
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Color Properties
#838A91
HEX
#876E72
rgb(131, 138, 145)
RGB
rgb(135, 110, 114)
hsl(210, 6%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
210°
Hue
350°
6%
Saturation
10%
54%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #838A91, #876E72);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Cool Gray Radiant
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Merlot Core Faint
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