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Indigo and Tan

Split-Complementary color combination with 6.88:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#D1B26F

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
Tan
HEX #D1B26F
RGB 209, 178, 111
HSL 41, 52%, 63%

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 Indigo and Tan is 136 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.88:1
Indigo background with Tan text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Indigo surface

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

Tan surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #380282;
  --color-b: #D1B26F;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 209, 178, 111;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and Tan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tan",
      "hex": "#D1B26F",
      "rgb": [
        209,
        178,
        111
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 6.88
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and tan go together?

Yes. Indigo and Tan 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 6.88:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and tan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and Tan (#D1B26F) is 6.88:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use indigo and tan 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 tan?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). Tan has the hex code #D1B26F and RGB values rgb(209, 178, 111). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.