Indigo and Yellow

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #380282;
  --color-b: #FFFF00;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and Yellow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Yellow",
      "hex": "#FFFF00",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        255,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 13.04
}

Do indigo and yellow go together?

Yes. Indigo and Yellow 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 13.04:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and yellow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and Yellow (#FFFF00) is 13.04:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use indigo and yellow 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 yellow?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). Yellow has the hex code #FFFF00 and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.