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Steel Bloom Bright#8ECAF5
Merlot Bloom Bright#F58EA0
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Steel Bloom Bright vs Merlot Bloom Bright

A detailed comparison of #8ECAF5 and #F58EA0 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Bloom Bright
Text on Merlot Bloom Bright

Color Properties

#8ECAF5
HEX
#F58EA0
rgb(142, 202, 245)
RGB
rgb(245, 142, 160)
hsl(205, 84%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 76%)
205°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
76%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ECAF5, #F58EA0);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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.

Steel Bloom Bright
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Merlot Bloom Bright
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