Navy and SkyBlue

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #01153E;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 10.24
}

Do navy and skyblue go together?

Yes. Navy and SkyBlue 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 10.24:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 10.24:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use navy and skyblue 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 skyblue?

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.