Azure Silk Clear#81BCD9
Merlot Silk Clear#D98190
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Azure Silk Clear vs Merlot Silk Clear
A detailed comparison of #81BCD9 and #D98190 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Silk Clear
Text on Merlot Silk Clear
Color Properties
#81BCD9
HEX
#D98190
rgb(129, 188, 217)
RGB
rgb(217, 129, 144)
hsl(200, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 68%)
200°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #81BCD9, #D98190);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Azure Silk Clear
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Merlot Silk Clear
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