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Merlot Tone Clear#D06274
Citrine Silk Clear#D9D981
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Merlot Tone Clear vs Citrine Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #D06274 and #D9D981 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Clear
Text on Citrine Silk Clear

Color Properties

#D06274
HEX
#D9D981
rgb(208, 98, 116)
RGB
rgb(217, 217, 129)
hsl(350, 54%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 68%)
350°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D06274, #D9D981);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.5:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Tone Clear
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Citrine Silk Clear
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