MidnightBlue and Tan
Split-Complementary color combination with 7.29:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#19197025, 25, 112240, 64%, 27%#D1B26F209, 178, 11141, 52%, 63%Harmony: Split-Complementary
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 hue angle between MidnightBlue and Tan is 161 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.
Tan surface
Sample text on a tan background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #191970;
--color-b: #D1B26F;
--color-a-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
--color-b-rgb: 209, 178, 111;
}JSON
{
"name": "MidnightBlue and Tan",
"colors": [
{
"name": "MidnightBlue",
"hex": "#191970",
"rgb": [
25,
25,
112
]
},
{
"name": "Tan",
"hex": "#D1B26F",
"rgb": [
209,
178,
111
]
}
],
"harmony": "Split-Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 7.29
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do midnightblue and tan go together?
Yes. MidnightBlue and Tan 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 7.29:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between midnightblue and tan?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MidnightBlue (#191970) and Tan (#D1B26F) is 7.29:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.
How do I use midnightblue and tan 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 tan?
MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). Tan has the hex code #D1B26F and RGB values rgb(209, 178, 111). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.