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Merlot Tone Vivid#E44E67
Steel Radiant Vivid#3398E1
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Merlot Tone Vivid vs Steel Radiant Vivid

A detailed comparison of #E44E67 and #3398E1 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Vivid
Text on Steel Radiant Vivid

Color Properties

#E44E67
HEX
#3398E1
rgb(228, 78, 103)
RGB
rgb(51, 152, 225)
hsl(350, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 54%)
350°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E44E67, #3398E1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 Tone Vivid
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Steel Radiant Vivid
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