Merlot Tone Clear#D06274
Steel Silk Clear#81B5D9
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Merlot Tone Clear vs Steel Silk Clear
A detailed comparison of #D06274 and #81B5D9 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.68:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Clear
Text on Steel Silk Clear
Color Properties
#D06274
HEX
#81B5D9
rgb(208, 98, 116)
RGB
rgb(129, 181, 217)
hsl(350, 54%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 68%)
350°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D06274, #81B5D9);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.68:1, 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 145\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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Steel Silk Clear
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