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Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Sapphire Core Vivid#207AD5
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Sapphire Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #207AD5 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Sapphire Core Vivid

Color Properties

#D5203E
HEX
#207AD5
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(32, 122, 213)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 74%, 48%)
350°
Hue
210°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #207AD5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Vivid
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Sapphire Core Vivid
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