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DodgerBlue and Indigo

Contrasting color combination with 4.33:1 contrast ratio

#1E90FF
#380282

Color Values

DodgerBlue
HEX #1E90FF
RGB 30, 144, 255
HSL 210, 100%, 56%
Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between DodgerBlue and Indigo is 55 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.33:1
DodgerBlue background with Indigo text
AA large text only

UI Preview

DodgerBlue surface

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

Indigo surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #1E90FF;
  --color-b: #380282;
  --color-a-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DodgerBlue and Indigo",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DodgerBlue",
      "hex": "#1E90FF",
      "rgb": [
        30,
        144,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.33
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do dodgerblue and indigo go together?

Yes. DodgerBlue and Indigo form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.33:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between dodgerblue and indigo?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) and Indigo (#380282) is 4.33:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use dodgerblue and indigo 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 dodgerblue and indigo?

DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.