We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Merlot Silk Clear#D98190
Sapphire Silk Clear#81ADD9
VS

Merlot Silk Clear vs Sapphire Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #D98190 and #81ADD9 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Clear
Text on Sapphire Silk Clear

Color Properties

#D98190
HEX
#81ADD9
rgb(217, 129, 144)
RGB
rgb(129, 173, 217)
hsl(350, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 68%)
350°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D98190, #81ADD9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 Silk Clear
view_detail →
Sapphire Silk Clear
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Merlot Silk Clear vs Lagoon Silk Clear
#D98190 · #81D9CB
Sapphire Silk Clear vs Coral Silk Clear
#81ADD9 · #D9AD81
Vermillion Silk Clear vs Sapphire Silk Clear
#D99781 · #81ADD9
Merlot Silk Clear vs Indigo Silk Clear
#D98190 · #8190D9
Vermillion Silk Clear vs Indigo Silk Clear
#D99781 · #8190D9