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CornflowerBlue and SaddleBrown

Complementary color combination with 2.39:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#8B4513

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between CornflowerBlue and SaddleBrown is 166 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.39:1
CornflowerBlue background with SaddleBrown text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

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

SaddleBrown surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.39
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and SaddleBrown form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.39:1, 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 saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 2.39:1. 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 saddlebrown 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.