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Coral and DodgerBlue

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.04:1 contrast ratio

#FC5A50
#1E90FF

Color Values

Coral
HEX #FC5A50
RGB 252, 90, 80
HSL 3, 97%, 65%
DodgerBlue
HEX #1E90FF
RGB 30, 144, 255
HSL 210, 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 Coral and DodgerBlue is 153 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.04:1
Coral background with DodgerBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Coral surface

Sample text on a coral 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: #FC5A50;
  --color-b: #1E90FF;
  --color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
  --color-b-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Coral and DodgerBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Coral",
      "hex": "#FC5A50",
      "rgb": [
        252,
        90,
        80
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DodgerBlue",
      "hex": "#1E90FF",
      "rgb": [
        30,
        144,
        255
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.04
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do coral and dodgerblue go together?

Yes. Coral 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 1.04:1, 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 dodgerblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) is 1.04:1. 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 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 coral and dodgerblue?

Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). 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.