Merlot Tone Clear#D06274
Sapphire Silk Clear#81ADD9
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Merlot Tone Clear vs Sapphire Silk Clear
A detailed comparison of #D06274 and #81ADD9 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Clear
Text on Sapphire Silk Clear
Color Properties
#D06274
HEX
#81ADD9
rgb(208, 98, 116)
RGB
rgb(129, 173, 217)
hsl(350, 54%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 68%)
350°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D06274, #81ADD9);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 Tone Clear
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Sapphire Silk Clear
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