CadetBlue and Crimson

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #5F9EA0;
  --color-b: #8C000F;
  --color-a-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
  --color-b-rgb: 140, 0, 15;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CadetBlue and Crimson",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CadetBlue",
      "hex": "#5F9EA0",
      "rgb": [
        95,
        158,
        160
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Crimson",
      "hex": "#8C000F",
      "rgb": [
        140,
        0,
        15
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.24
}

Do cadetblue and crimson go together?

Yes. CadetBlue and Crimson form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.24:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between cadetblue and crimson?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) and Crimson (#8C000F) is 3.24:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use cadetblue and crimson 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

CadetBlue has the hex code #5F9EA0 and RGB values rgb(95, 158, 160). Crimson has the hex code #8C000F and RGB values rgb(140, 0, 15). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.