Cerulean Silk Dust#98BCC3
Merlot Silk Dust#C3989F
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Cerulean Silk Dust vs Merlot Silk Dust
A detailed comparison of #98BCC3 and #C3989F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Silk Dust
Text on Merlot Silk Dust
Color Properties
#98BCC3
HEX
#C3989F
rgb(152, 188, 195)
RGB
rgb(195, 152, 159)
hsl(190, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 68%)
190°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #98BCC3, #C3989F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 Silk Dust
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Merlot Silk Dust
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