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IndianRed and SteelBlue

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.03:1 contrast ratio

#CD5C5C
#4682B4

Color Values

IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%
SteelBlue
HEX #4682B4
RGB 70, 130, 180
HSL 207, 44%, 49%

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 IndianRed and SteelBlue is 153 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.03:1
IndianRed background with SteelBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

IndianRed surface

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

SteelBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #CD5C5C;
  --color-b: #4682B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
  --color-b-rgb: 70, 130, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "IndianRed and SteelBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SteelBlue",
      "hex": "#4682B4",
      "rgb": [
        70,
        130,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.03
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indianred and steelblue go together?

Yes. IndianRed and SteelBlue 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 1.03:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between indianred and steelblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between IndianRed (#CD5C5C) and SteelBlue (#4682B4) is 1.03:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use indianred and steelblue 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 steelblue?

IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). SteelBlue has the hex code #4682B4 and RGB values rgb(70, 130, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.