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Steel Mist Muted#E1E6EA
Merlot Whisper Muted#F2EDEE
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Steel Mist Muted vs Merlot Whisper Muted

A detailed comparison of #E1E6EA and #F2EDEE — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Mist Muted
Text on Merlot Whisper Muted

Color Properties

#E1E6EA
HEX
#F2EDEE
rgb(225, 230, 234)
RGB
rgb(242, 237, 238)
hsl(205, 18%, 90%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 94%)
205°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
90%
Lightness
94%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1E6EA, #F2EDEE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 Mist Muted
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Merlot Whisper Muted
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