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Brown and MidnightBlue

Triadic color combination with 2.10:1 contrast ratio

#A52A2A
#191970

Color Values

Brown
HEX #A52A2A
RGB 165, 42, 42
HSL 0, 59%, 41%
MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%

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 Brown and MidnightBlue is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.10:1
Brown background with MidnightBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Brown surface

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

MidnightBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #A52A2A;
  --color-b: #191970;
  --color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
  --color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Brown and MidnightBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Brown",
      "hex": "#A52A2A",
      "rgb": [
        165,
        42,
        42
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.1
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do brown and midnightblue go together?

Yes. Brown and MidnightBlue 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 2.10:1, 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 midnightblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 2.10:1. 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 midnightblue 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 midnightblue?

Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.