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Steel Veil Soft#F8FAFC
Merlot Whisper Soft#F5EAEC
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Steel Veil Soft vs Merlot Whisper Soft

A detailed comparison of #F8FAFC and #F5EAEC — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Veil Soft
Text on Merlot Whisper Soft

Color Properties

#F8FAFC
HEX
#F5EAEC
rgb(248, 250, 252)
RGB
rgb(245, 234, 236)
hsl(205, 34%, 98%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 94%)
205°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
98%
Lightness
94%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #F8FAFC, #F5EAEC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 Veil Soft
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Merlot Whisper Soft
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