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CornflowerBlue and Tomato

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.30:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#EF4026

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
Tomato
HEX #EF4026
RGB 239, 64, 38
HSL 8, 86%, 54%

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 Tomato is 149 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.30:1
CornflowerBlue background with Tomato text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

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

Tomato surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #EF4026;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and Tomato",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tomato",
      "hex": "#EF4026",
      "rgb": [
        239,
        64,
        38
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.3
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and tomato go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and Tomato 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 1.30:1, 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 tomato?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 1.30:1. 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 tomato 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 tomato?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.