Crimson and SkyBlue

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #8C000F;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 140, 0, 15;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Crimson and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Crimson",
      "hex": "#8C000F",
      "rgb": [
        140,
        0,
        15
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 5.68
}

Do crimson and skyblue go together?

Yes. Crimson and SkyBlue 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 5.68:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between crimson and skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Crimson (#8C000F) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 5.68:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use crimson and skyblue 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 crimson and skyblue?

Crimson has the hex code #8C000F and RGB values rgb(140, 0, 15). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.