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Merlot Bloom Pure#FA899C
Steel Pearl Pure#B1DCFC
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Merlot Bloom Pure vs Steel Pearl Pure

A detailed comparison of #FA899C and #B1DCFC — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Pure
Text on Steel Pearl Pure

Color Properties

#FA899C
HEX
#B1DCFC
rgb(250, 137, 156)
RGB
rgb(177, 220, 252)
hsl(350, 92%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 84%)
350°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
76%
Lightness
84%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #FA899C, #B1DCFC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Bloom Pure
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Steel Pearl Pure
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