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Scarlet Bloom Faint#C8BDBC
Cerulean Silk Faint#A5B3B6
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Scarlet Bloom Faint vs Cerulean Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #C8BDBC and #A5B3B6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Bloom Faint
Text on Cerulean Silk Faint

Color Properties

#C8BDBC
HEX
#A5B3B6
rgb(200, 189, 188)
RGB
rgb(165, 179, 182)
hsl(5, 10%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 68%)
5°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
76%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C8BDBC, #A5B3B6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Scarlet Bloom Faint
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Cerulean Silk Faint
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