Lavender and MidnightBlue
Contrasting color combination with 4.40:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#B56EDC181, 110, 220279, 61%, 65%#19197025, 25, 112240, 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 Lavender and MidnightBlue is 39 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
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Lavender surface
Sample text on a lavender 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: #B56EDC;
--color-b: #191970;
--color-a-rgb: 181, 110, 220;
--color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}JSON
{
"name": "Lavender and MidnightBlue",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Lavender",
"hex": "#B56EDC",
"rgb": [
181,
110,
220
]
},
{
"name": "MidnightBlue",
"hex": "#191970",
"rgb": [
25,
25,
112
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 4.4
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do lavender and midnightblue go together?
Yes. Lavender 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 4.40:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between lavender and midnightblue?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lavender (#B56EDC) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 4.40:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use lavender 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 lavender and midnightblue?
Lavender has the hex code #B56EDC and RGB values rgb(181, 110, 220). 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.