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DodgerBlue and Red

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.24:1 contrast ratio

#1E90FF
#FF0000

Color Values

DodgerBlue
HEX #1E90FF
RGB 30, 144, 255
HSL 210, 100%, 56%
Red
HEX #FF0000
RGB 255, 0, 0
HSL 0, 100%, 50%

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 Red is 150 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.24:1
DodgerBlue background with Red text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DodgerBlue surface

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

Red surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #1E90FF;
  --color-b: #FF0000;
  --color-a-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 0, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DodgerBlue and Red",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DodgerBlue",
      "hex": "#1E90FF",
      "rgb": [
        30,
        144,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Red",
      "hex": "#FF0000",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        0,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.24
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do dodgerblue and red go together?

Yes. DodgerBlue and Red 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 1.24:1, 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 red?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) and Red (#FF0000) is 1.24:1. 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 red 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 red?

DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). Red has the hex code #FF0000 and RGB values rgb(255, 0, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.