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CadetBlue and Navy

Contrasting color combination with 5.84:1 contrast ratio

#5F9EA0
#01153E

Color Values

CadetBlue
HEX #5F9EA0
RGB 95, 158, 160
HSL 182, 25%, 50%
Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between CadetBlue and Navy is 38 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.84:1
CadetBlue background with Navy text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

CadetBlue surface

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

Navy surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #5F9EA0;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CadetBlue and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CadetBlue",
      "hex": "#5F9EA0",
      "rgb": [
        95,
        158,
        160
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.84
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cadetblue and navy go together?

Yes. CadetBlue and Navy form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.84:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between cadetblue and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) and Navy (#01153E) is 5.84:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use cadetblue and navy 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 cadetblue and navy?

CadetBlue has the hex code #5F9EA0 and RGB values rgb(95, 158, 160). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.