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Indigo and MidnightBlue

Contrasting color combination with 1.06:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#191970

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between Indigo and MidnightBlue is 25 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.06:1
Indigo background with MidnightBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Indigo surface

Sample text on a indigo 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: #380282;
  --color-b: #191970;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and MidnightBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.06
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and midnightblue go together?

Yes. Indigo and MidnightBlue form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.06:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and midnightblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 1.06:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use indigo 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 indigo and midnightblue?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). 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.