Navy and Yellow
Split-Complementary color combination with 16.60:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#01153E1, 21, 62220, 97%, 12%#FFFF00255, 255, 060, 100%, 50%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 Yellow is 160 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Navy surface
Sample text on a navy background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Yellow surface
Sample text on a yellow background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #01153E;
--color-b: #FFFF00;
--color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
--color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 0;
}JSON
{
"name": "Navy and Yellow",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Navy",
"hex": "#01153E",
"rgb": [
1,
21,
62
]
},
{
"name": "Yellow",
"hex": "#FFFF00",
"rgb": [
255,
255,
0
]
}
],
"harmony": "Split-Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 16.6
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do navy and yellow go together?
Yes. Navy and Yellow 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 16.60:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between navy and yellow?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Yellow (#FFFF00) is 16.60:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.
How do I use navy and yellow 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 yellow?
Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). Yellow has the hex code #FFFF00 and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.