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CornflowerBlue and Navy

Analogous color combination with 6.00:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#01153E

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between CornflowerBlue and Navy is 1 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.00:1
CornflowerBlue background with Navy text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

Sample text on a cornflowerblue 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: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 6
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and navy go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and Navy form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.00:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between cornflowerblue and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and Navy (#01153E) is 6.00:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use cornflowerblue 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for cornflowerblue and navy?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). 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.