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Navy and Tomato

Split-Complementary color combination with 4.61:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#EF4026

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
Tomato
HEX #EF4026
RGB 239, 64, 38
HSL 8, 86%, 54%

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 Tomato is 148 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.61:1
Navy background with Tomato text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Navy surface

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

Tomato surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #01153E;
  --color-b: #EF4026;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and Tomato",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tomato",
      "hex": "#EF4026",
      "rgb": [
        239,
        64,
        38
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.61
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and tomato go together?

Yes. Navy and Tomato 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 4.61:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and tomato?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 4.61:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use navy and tomato 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 tomato?

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.