Cerulean Core Faint#6E8387
Merlot Radiant Faint#957E82
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Cerulean Core Faint vs Merlot Radiant Faint
A detailed comparison of #6E8387 and #957E82 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Faint
Text on Merlot Radiant Faint
Color Properties
#6E8387
HEX
#957E82
rgb(110, 131, 135)
RGB
rgb(149, 126, 130)
hsl(190, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 54%)
190°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E8387, #957E82);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Core Faint
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Merlot Radiant Faint
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