Merlot Silk Dust#C3989F
Cyan Silk Dust#98C3BF
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Merlot Silk Dust vs Cyan Silk Dust
A detailed comparison of #C3989F and #98C3BF — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Dust
Text on Cyan Silk Dust
Color Properties
#C3989F
HEX
#98C3BF
rgb(195, 152, 159)
RGB
rgb(152, 195, 191)
hsl(350, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(175, 26%, 68%)
350°
Hue
175°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C3989F, #98C3BF);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Silk Dust
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Cyan Silk Dust
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