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Merlot Silk Soft#C9929B
Steel Tone Soft#769FBC
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Merlot Silk Soft vs Steel Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #C9929B and #769FBC — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Soft
Text on Steel Tone Soft

Color Properties

#C9929B
HEX
#769FBC
rgb(201, 146, 155)
RGB
rgb(118, 159, 188)
hsl(350, 34%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 60%)
350°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9929B, #769FBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 Tone Soft
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