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CornflowerBlue and MidnightBlue

Contrasting color combination with 4.99:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#191970

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%

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 CornflowerBlue and MidnightBlue is 21 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.99:1
CornflowerBlue background with MidnightBlue text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

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

MidnightBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #191970;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and MidnightBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.99
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and midnightblue go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and MidnightBlue 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 4.99:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between cornflowerblue and midnightblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 4.99:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use cornflowerblue and midnightblue 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 midnightblue?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.