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Steel Bloom Pure#89CBFA
Merlot Pearl Pure#FCB1BD
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Steel Bloom Pure vs Merlot Pearl Pure

A detailed comparison of #89CBFA and #FCB1BD — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Bloom Pure
Text on Merlot Pearl Pure

Color Properties

#89CBFA
HEX
#FCB1BD
rgb(137, 203, 250)
RGB
rgb(252, 177, 189)
hsl(205, 92%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 84%)
205°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
76%
Lightness
84%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #89CBFA, #FCB1BD);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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.

Steel Bloom Pure
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Merlot Pearl Pure
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