MidnightBlue and Red
Triadic color combination with 3.71:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#19197025, 25, 112240, 64%, 27%#FF0000255, 0, 00, 100%, 50%Harmony: Triadic
These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.
The hue angle between MidnightBlue and Red is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
MidnightBlue surface
Sample text on a midnightblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Red surface
Sample text on a red background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #191970;
--color-b: #FF0000;
--color-a-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
--color-b-rgb: 255, 0, 0;
}JSON
{
"name": "MidnightBlue and Red",
"colors": [
{
"name": "MidnightBlue",
"hex": "#191970",
"rgb": [
25,
25,
112
]
},
{
"name": "Red",
"hex": "#FF0000",
"rgb": [
255,
0,
0
]
}
],
"harmony": "Triadic",
"contrastRatio": 3.71
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do midnightblue and red go together?
Yes. MidnightBlue and Red form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.71:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between midnightblue and red?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MidnightBlue (#191970) and Red (#FF0000) is 3.71:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use midnightblue and red 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 midnightblue and red?
MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). Red has the hex code #FF0000 and RGB values rgb(255, 0, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.