Brown and DodgerBlue
Split-Complementary color combination with 2.19:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#A52A2A165, 42, 420, 59%, 41%#1E90FF30, 144, 255210, 100%, 56%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 Brown and DodgerBlue is 150 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Brown surface
Sample text on a brown background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
DodgerBlue surface
Sample text on a dodgerblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #A52A2A;
--color-b: #1E90FF;
--color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
--color-b-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
}JSON
{
"name": "Brown and DodgerBlue",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Brown",
"hex": "#A52A2A",
"rgb": [
165,
42,
42
]
},
{
"name": "DodgerBlue",
"hex": "#1E90FF",
"rgb": [
30,
144,
255
]
}
],
"harmony": "Split-Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 2.19
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do brown and dodgerblue go together?
Yes. Brown and DodgerBlue 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 2.19:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between brown and dodgerblue?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) is 2.19:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use brown and dodgerblue 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 brown and dodgerblue?
Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.