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CornflowerBlue and IndianRed

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.34:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#CD5C5C

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%

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 CornflowerBlue and IndianRed is 141 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.34:1
CornflowerBlue background with IndianRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

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

IndianRed surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #CD5C5C;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and IndianRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.34
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and indianred go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and IndianRed 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 1.34:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cornflowerblue and indianred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and IndianRed (#CD5C5C) is 1.34:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cornflowerblue and indianred 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 cornflowerblue and indianred?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.