Merlot Silk Soft#C9929B
Steel Bloom Soft#ADC5D7
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Merlot Silk Soft vs Steel Bloom Soft
A detailed comparison of #C9929B and #ADC5D7 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Soft
Text on Steel Bloom Soft
Color Properties
#C9929B
HEX
#ADC5D7
rgb(201, 146, 155)
RGB
rgb(173, 197, 215)
hsl(350, 34%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 76%)
350°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
68%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9929B, #ADC5D7);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 Silk Soft
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Steel Bloom Soft
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