Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Steel Velvet Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #117AC5 and #C5112F — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#117AC5
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(17, 122, 197)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
205°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #117AC5, #C5112F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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