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Steel Pearl Soft#C8D9E4
Merlot Mist Soft#EEDDE0
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Steel Pearl Soft vs Merlot Mist Soft

A detailed comparison of #C8D9E4 and #EEDDE0 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Pearl Soft
Text on Merlot Mist Soft

Color Properties

#C8D9E4
HEX
#EEDDE0
rgb(200, 217, 228)
RGB
rgb(238, 221, 224)
hsl(205, 34%, 84%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 90%)
205°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
84%
Lightness
90%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C8D9E4, #EEDDE0);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 Pearl Soft
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Merlot Mist Soft
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