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Merlot Whisper Vivid#FBE4E8
Steel Mist Vivid#D3E9F8
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Merlot Whisper Vivid vs Steel Mist Vivid

A detailed comparison of #FBE4E8 and #D3E9F8 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Whisper Vivid
Text on Steel Mist Vivid

Color Properties

#FBE4E8
HEX
#D3E9F8
rgb(251, 228, 232)
RGB
rgb(211, 233, 248)
hsl(350, 74%, 94%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 90%)
350°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
94%
Lightness
90%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #FBE4E8, #D3E9F8);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 Whisper Vivid
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Steel Mist Vivid
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