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DodgerBlue and Snow

Split-Complementary color combination with 3.13:1 contrast ratio

#1E90FF
#FFFAFA

Color Values

DodgerBlue
HEX #1E90FF
RGB 30, 144, 255
HSL 210, 100%, 56%
Snow
HEX #FFFAFA
RGB 255, 250, 250
HSL 0, 100%, 99%

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

WCAG Contrast

3.13:1
DodgerBlue background with Snow text
AA large text only

UI Preview

DodgerBlue surface

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

Snow surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #1E90FF;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 30, 144, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DodgerBlue and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DodgerBlue",
      "hex": "#1E90FF",
      "rgb": [
        30,
        144,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.13
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do dodgerblue and snow go together?

Yes. DodgerBlue and Snow 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 3.13:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between dodgerblue and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DodgerBlue (#1E90FF) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 3.13:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use dodgerblue and snow 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 snow?

DodgerBlue has the hex code #1E90FF and RGB values rgb(30, 144, 255). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.