We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
Steel Velvet Pure#097CCE
VS

Merlot Velvet Pure vs Steel Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE0929 and #097CCE — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure
Text on Steel Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CE0929
HEX
#097CCE
rgb(206, 9, 41)
RGB
rgb(9, 124, 206)
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 42%)
350°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE0929, #097CCE);

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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Velvet Pure
view_detail →
Steel Velvet Pure
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Merlot Velvet Pure vs Lagoon Velvet Pure
#CE0929 · #09CEAD
Steel Velvet Pure vs Tangerine Velvet Pure
#097CCE · #CE5B09
Vermillion Velvet Pure vs Steel Velvet Pure
#CE3A09 · #097CCE
Merlot Velvet Pure vs Indigo Velvet Pure
#CE0929 · #0929CE
Vermillion Velvet Pure vs Indigo Velvet Pure
#CE3A09 · #0929CE