Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
Steel Radiant Soft#6290B2
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Merlot Core Soft vs Steel Radiant Soft
A detailed comparison of #A4515F and #6290B2 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Soft
Text on Steel Radiant Soft
Color Properties
#A4515F
HEX
#6290B2
rgb(164, 81, 95)
RGB
rgb(98, 144, 178)
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 54%)
350°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4515F, #6290B2);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 Soft
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Steel Radiant Soft
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