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Steel Bloom Vivid#95C9EF
Merlot Bloom Vivid#EF95A4
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Steel Bloom Vivid vs Merlot Bloom Vivid

A detailed comparison of #95C9EF and #EF95A4 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Bloom Vivid
Text on Merlot Bloom Vivid

Color Properties

#95C9EF
HEX
#EF95A4
rgb(149, 201, 239)
RGB
rgb(239, 149, 164)
hsl(205, 74%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 76%)
205°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
76%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #95C9EF, #EF95A4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 Vivid
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Merlot Bloom Vivid
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