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Sapphire Ink Clear#102437
Merlot Ink Clear#371017
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Sapphire Ink Clear vs Merlot Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #102437 and #371017 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Ink Clear
Text on Merlot Ink Clear

Color Properties

#102437
HEX
#371017
rgb(16, 36, 55)
RGB
rgb(55, 16, 23)
hsl(210, 54%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
210°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #102437, #371017);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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.

Sapphire Ink Clear
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Merlot Ink Clear
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