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Navy and SteelBlue

Analogous color combination with 4.34:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#4682B4

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
SteelBlue
HEX #4682B4
RGB 70, 130, 180
HSL 207, 44%, 49%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Navy and SteelBlue is 13 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.34:1
Navy background with SteelBlue text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Navy surface

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

SteelBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #01153E;
  --color-b: #4682B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 70, 130, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and SteelBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SteelBlue",
      "hex": "#4682B4",
      "rgb": [
        70,
        130,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 4.34
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and steelblue go together?

Yes. Navy and SteelBlue form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.34:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and steelblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and SteelBlue (#4682B4) is 4.34:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use navy and steelblue 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for navy and steelblue?

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). SteelBlue has the hex code #4682B4 and RGB values rgb(70, 130, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.