Steel Core Clear#3885BC
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Steel Core Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #3885BC and #C94A5F — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#3885BC
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(56, 133, 188)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
205°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3885BC, #C94A5F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 Core Clear
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Merlot Radiant Clear
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