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Navy and Tan

Complementary color combination with 8.75:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#D1B26F

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
Tan
HEX #D1B26F
RGB 209, 178, 111
HSL 41, 52%, 63%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between Navy and Tan is 179 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

8.75:1
Navy background with Tan text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Navy surface

Sample text on a navy 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: #01153E;
  --color-b: #D1B26F;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 209, 178, 111;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and Tan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tan",
      "hex": "#D1B26F",
      "rgb": [
        209,
        178,
        111
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 8.75
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and tan go together?

Yes. Navy and Tan form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.75:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and tan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Tan (#D1B26F) is 8.75:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use navy 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). 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.