IndianRed and MidnightBlue
Triadic color combination with 3.73:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#CD5C5C205, 92, 920, 53%, 58%#19197025, 25, 112240, 64%, 27%Harmony: Triadic
These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.
The hue angle between IndianRed and MidnightBlue is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
IndianRed surface
Sample text on a indianred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
MidnightBlue surface
Sample text on a midnightblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #CD5C5C;
--color-b: #191970;
--color-a-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
--color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}JSON
{
"name": "IndianRed and MidnightBlue",
"colors": [
{
"name": "IndianRed",
"hex": "#CD5C5C",
"rgb": [
205,
92,
92
]
},
{
"name": "MidnightBlue",
"hex": "#191970",
"rgb": [
25,
25,
112
]
}
],
"harmony": "Triadic",
"contrastRatio": 3.73
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do indianred and midnightblue go together?
Yes. IndianRed and MidnightBlue form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.73:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between indianred and midnightblue?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between IndianRed (#CD5C5C) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 3.73:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use indianred and midnightblue 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 indianred and midnightblue?
IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.