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Blue and Silver

Split-Complementary color combination with 5.06:1 contrast ratio

#0000FF
#CDC5C2

Color Values

Blue
HEX #0000FF
RGB 0, 0, 255
HSL 240, 100%, 50%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between Blue and Silver is 136 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.06:1
Blue background with Silver text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Blue surface

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

Silver surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0000FF;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Blue and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Blue",
      "hex": "#0000FF",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 5.06
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do blue and silver go together?

Yes. Blue and Silver form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.06:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between blue and silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Blue (#0000FF) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 5.06:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use blue and silver 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 silver?

Blue has the hex code #0000FF and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 255). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.