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Merlot Bloom Pure#FA899C
Cerulean Bloom Pure#89E7FA
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Merlot Bloom Pure vs Cerulean Bloom Pure

A detailed comparison of #FA899C and #89E7FA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Pure
Text on Cerulean Bloom Pure

Color Properties

#FA899C
HEX
#89E7FA
rgb(250, 137, 156)
RGB
rgb(137, 231, 250)
hsl(350, 92%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 76%)
350°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
76%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #FA899C, #89E7FA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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.

Merlot Bloom Pure
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