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Steel Core Muted#647E90
Merlot Core Muted#90646C
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Steel Core Muted vs Merlot Core Muted

A detailed comparison of #647E90 and #90646C — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Muted
Text on Merlot Core Muted

Color Properties

#647E90
HEX
#90646C
rgb(100, 126, 144)
RGB
rgb(144, 100, 108)
hsl(205, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
205°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #647E90, #90646C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 Muted
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