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Black and CadetBlue

Tonal Accent color combination with 6.88:1 contrast ratio

#000000
#5F9EA0

Color Values

Black
HEX #000000
RGB 0, 0, 0
HSL 0, 0%, 0%
CadetBlue
HEX #5F9EA0
RGB 95, 158, 160
HSL 182, 25%, 50%

Harmony: Tonal Accent

One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point.

The hue angle between Black and CadetBlue is 178 degrees (though one or both colors are achromatic, so hue angle is less relevant than lightness contrast). You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.88:1
Black background with CadetBlue text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Black surface

Sample text on a black background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

CadetBlue surface

Sample text on a cadetblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #000000;
  --color-b: #5F9EA0;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Black and CadetBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Black",
      "hex": "#000000",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "CadetBlue",
      "hex": "#5F9EA0",
      "rgb": [
        95,
        158,
        160
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Tonal Accent",
  "contrastRatio": 6.88
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do black and cadetblue go together?

Yes. Black and CadetBlue form a tonal accent color combination. One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.88:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between black and cadetblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Black (#000000) and CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) is 6.88:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use black and cadetblue in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for black and cadetblue?

Black has the hex code #000000 and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 0). CadetBlue has the hex code #5F9EA0 and RGB values rgb(95, 158, 160). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.