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Navy and Silver

Split-Complementary color combination with 10.49:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#CDC5C2

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

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 Navy and Silver is 156 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

10.49:1
Navy background with Silver text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Navy surface

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

Silver surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #01153E;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 10.49
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and silver go together?

Yes. Navy and Silver 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 10.49:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 10.49:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use navy and silver 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 navy and silver?

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.