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Coral and CornflowerBlue

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.05:1 contrast ratio

#FC5A50
#6495ED

Color Values

Coral
HEX #FC5A50
RGB 252, 90, 80
HSL 3, 97%, 65%
CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%

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 Coral and CornflowerBlue is 144 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.05:1
Coral background with CornflowerBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Coral surface

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

CornflowerBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FC5A50;
  --color-b: #6495ED;
  --color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
  --color-b-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Coral and CornflowerBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Coral",
      "hex": "#FC5A50",
      "rgb": [
        252,
        90,
        80
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.05
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do coral and cornflowerblue go together?

Yes. Coral and CornflowerBlue 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 1.05:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between coral and cornflowerblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) is 1.05:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use coral and cornflowerblue 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 coral and cornflowerblue?

Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.