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Steel Core Pure#0A8DEB
Merlot Core Pure#EB0A2F
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Steel Core Pure vs Merlot Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #0A8DEB and #EB0A2F — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Pure
Text on Merlot Core Pure

Color Properties

#0A8DEB
HEX
#EB0A2F
rgb(10, 141, 235)
RGB
rgb(235, 10, 47)
hsl(205, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 48%)
205°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0A8DEB, #EB0A2F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 Pure
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Merlot Core Pure
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