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DodgerBlue and GoldenRod

Complementary color combination with 1.45:1 contrast ratio

#1E90FF
#DAA520

Color Values

DodgerBlue
HEX #1E90FF
RGB 30, 144, 255
HSL 210, 100%, 56%
GoldenRod
HEX #DAA520
RGB 218, 165, 32
HSL 43, 74%, 49%

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 DodgerBlue and GoldenRod is 167 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.45:1
DodgerBlue background with GoldenRod text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DodgerBlue surface

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

GoldenRod surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #1E90FF;
  --color-b: #DAA520;
  --color-a-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 218, 165, 32;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DodgerBlue and GoldenRod",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DodgerBlue",
      "hex": "#1E90FF",
      "rgb": [
        30,
        144,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "GoldenRod",
      "hex": "#DAA520",
      "rgb": [
        218,
        165,
        32
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.45
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do dodgerblue and goldenrod go together?

Yes. DodgerBlue and GoldenRod 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 1.45:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between dodgerblue and goldenrod?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) and GoldenRod (#DAA520) is 1.45:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use dodgerblue and goldenrod 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 dodgerblue and goldenrod?

DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). GoldenRod has the hex code #DAA520 and RGB values rgb(218, 165, 32). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.