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Blue and IndianRed

Triadic color combination with 2.16:1 contrast ratio

#0000FF
#CD5C5C

Color Values

Blue
HEX #0000FF
RGB 0, 0, 255
HSL 240, 100%, 50%
IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Blue and IndianRed is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.16:1
Blue background with IndianRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Blue surface

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

IndianRed surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0000FF;
  --color-b: #CD5C5C;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Blue and IndianRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Blue",
      "hex": "#0000FF",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.16
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do blue and indianred go together?

Yes. Blue and IndianRed form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.16:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between blue and indianred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Blue (#0000FF) and IndianRed (#CD5C5C) is 2.16:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use blue and indianred 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 blue and indianred?

Blue has the hex code #0000FF and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 255). IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.