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Merlot Bloom Vivid#EF95A4
Steel Silk Vivid#71B7EA
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Merlot Bloom Vivid vs Steel Silk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #EF95A4 and #71B7EA — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Vivid
Text on Steel Silk Vivid

Color Properties

#EF95A4
HEX
#71B7EA
rgb(239, 149, 164)
RGB
rgb(113, 183, 234)
hsl(350, 74%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 68%)
350°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
76%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EF95A4, #71B7EA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Vivid
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Steel Silk Vivid
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