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Iris Bloom Pure#8989FA
Merlot Bloom Pure#FA899C
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Iris Bloom Pure vs Merlot Bloom Pure

A detailed comparison of #8989FA and #FA899C — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Bloom Pure
Text on Merlot Bloom Pure

Color Properties

#8989FA
HEX
#FA899C
rgb(137, 137, 250)
RGB
rgb(250, 137, 156)
hsl(240, 92%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 76%)
240°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
76%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
110\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8989FA, #FA899C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 110\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Bloom Pure
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Merlot Bloom Pure
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