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Lavender and Navy

Contrasting color combination with 5.29:1 contrast ratio

#B56EDC
#01153E

Color Values

Lavender
HEX #B56EDC
RGB 181, 110, 220
HSL 279, 61%, 65%
Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%

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 Navy is 59 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.29:1
Lavender background with Navy text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Lavender surface

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

Navy surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #B56EDC;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 181, 110, 220;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lavender and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lavender",
      "hex": "#B56EDC",
      "rgb": [
        181,
        110,
        220
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.29
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do lavender and navy go together?

Yes. Lavender and Navy 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 5.29:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between lavender and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lavender (#B56EDC) and Navy (#01153E) is 5.29:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use lavender and navy 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 navy?

Lavender has the hex code #B56EDC and RGB values rgb(181, 110, 220). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.