DodgerBlue and Sienna
Complementary color combination with 1.61:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#1E90FF30, 144, 255210, 100%, 56%#A9561E169, 86, 3024, 70%, 39%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 Sienna is 174 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
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DodgerBlue surface
Sample text on a dodgerblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Sienna surface
Sample text on a sienna background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #1E90FF;
--color-b: #A9561E;
--color-a-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
--color-b-rgb: 169, 86, 30;
}JSON
{
"name": "DodgerBlue and Sienna",
"colors": [
{
"name": "DodgerBlue",
"hex": "#1E90FF",
"rgb": [
30,
144,
255
]
},
{
"name": "Sienna",
"hex": "#A9561E",
"rgb": [
169,
86,
30
]
}
],
"harmony": "Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 1.61
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do dodgerblue and sienna go together?
Yes. DodgerBlue and Sienna 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 1.61:1, 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 sienna?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) and Sienna (#A9561E) is 1.61:1. 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 sienna 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 sienna?
DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). Sienna has the hex code #A9561E and RGB values rgb(169, 86, 30). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.