Cerulean Silk Vivid#71D6EA
Merlot Silk Vivid#EA7185
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Cerulean Silk Vivid vs Merlot Silk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #71D6EA and #EA7185 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.74:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Silk Vivid
Text on Merlot Silk Vivid
Color Properties
#71D6EA
HEX
#EA7185
rgb(113, 214, 234)
RGB
rgb(234, 113, 133)
hsl(190, 74%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 68%)
190°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #71D6EA, #EA7185);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Silk Vivid
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Merlot Silk Vivid
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