Merlot Tone Clear#D06274
Azure Silk Clear#81BCD9
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Merlot Tone Clear vs Azure Silk Clear
A detailed comparison of #D06274 and #81BCD9 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Clear
Text on Azure Silk Clear
Color Properties
#D06274
HEX
#81BCD9
rgb(208, 98, 116)
RGB
rgb(129, 188, 217)
hsl(350, 54%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 68%)
350°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D06274, #81BCD9);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.78:1, 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.
Merlot Tone Clear
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Azure Silk Clear
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