Merlot Core Bright#E11436
Steel Radiant Bright#279AEC
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Merlot Core Bright vs Steel Radiant Bright
A detailed comparison of #E11436 and #279AEC — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Bright
Text on Steel Radiant Bright
Color Properties
#E11436
HEX
#279AEC
rgb(225, 20, 54)
RGB
rgb(39, 154, 236)
hsl(350, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 54%)
350°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E11436, #279AEC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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.
Merlot Core Bright
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Steel Radiant Bright
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