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DodgerBlue and Ivory

Split-Complementary color combination with 3.15:1 contrast ratio

#1E90FF
#FFFFCB

Color Values

DodgerBlue
HEX #1E90FF
RGB 30, 144, 255
HSL 210, 100%, 56%
Ivory
HEX #FFFFCB
RGB 255, 255, 203
HSL 60, 100%, 90%

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 DodgerBlue and Ivory is 150 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.15:1
DodgerBlue background with Ivory text
AA large text only

UI Preview

DodgerBlue surface

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

Ivory surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #1E90FF;
  --color-b: #FFFFCB;
  --color-a-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DodgerBlue and Ivory",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DodgerBlue",
      "hex": "#1E90FF",
      "rgb": [
        30,
        144,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex": "#FFFFCB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.15
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do dodgerblue and ivory go together?

Yes. DodgerBlue and Ivory 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 3.15:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between dodgerblue and ivory?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) and Ivory (#FFFFCB) is 3.15:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use dodgerblue and ivory 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 ivory?

DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.