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Indigo and SaddleBrown

Triadic color combination with 1.97:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#8B4513

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%

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 Indigo and SaddleBrown is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.97:1
Indigo background with SaddleBrown text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Indigo surface

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

SaddleBrown surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #380282;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.97
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. Indigo and SaddleBrown 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 1.97:1, 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 saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 1.97:1. 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 saddlebrown 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 saddlebrown?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.