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MidnightBlue and Olive

Complementary color combination with 3.54:1 contrast ratio

#191970
#808010

Color Values

MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%
Olive
HEX #808010
RGB 128, 128, 16
HSL 60, 78%, 28%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between MidnightBlue and Olive is 180 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.54:1
MidnightBlue background with Olive text
AA large text only

UI Preview

MidnightBlue surface

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

Olive surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #191970;
  --color-b: #808010;
  --color-a-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
  --color-b-rgb: 128, 128, 16;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "MidnightBlue and Olive",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Olive",
      "hex": "#808010",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        128,
        16
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.54
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do midnightblue and olive go together?

Yes. MidnightBlue and Olive form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.54:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between midnightblue and olive?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MidnightBlue (#191970) and Olive (#808010) is 3.54:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use midnightblue and olive 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for midnightblue and olive?

MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). Olive has the hex code #808010 and RGB values rgb(128, 128, 16). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.