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RoyalBlue and Silver

Split-Complementary color combination with 2.85:1 contrast ratio

#4169E1
#CDC5C2

Color Values

RoyalBlue
HEX #4169E1
RGB 65, 105, 225
HSL 225, 73%, 57%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

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 RoyalBlue and Silver is 151 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.85:1
RoyalBlue background with Silver text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

RoyalBlue surface

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

Silver surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #4169E1;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "RoyalBlue and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "RoyalBlue",
      "hex": "#4169E1",
      "rgb": [
        65,
        105,
        225
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.85
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do royalblue and silver go together?

Yes. RoyalBlue and Silver 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 2.85:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between royalblue and silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between RoyalBlue (#4169E1) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 2.85:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use royalblue and silver 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 royalblue and silver?

RoyalBlue has the hex code #4169E1 and RGB values rgb(65, 105, 225). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.