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RoyalBlue and Tan

Complementary color combination with 2.38:1 contrast ratio

#4169E1
#D1B26F

Color Values

RoyalBlue
HEX #4169E1
RGB 65, 105, 225
HSL 225, 73%, 57%
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 RoyalBlue and Tan is 176 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.38:1
RoyalBlue background with Tan text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

RoyalBlue surface

Sample text on a royalblue 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: #4169E1;
  --color-b: #D1B26F;
  --color-a-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
  --color-b-rgb: 209, 178, 111;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "RoyalBlue and Tan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "RoyalBlue",
      "hex": "#4169E1",
      "rgb": [
        65,
        105,
        225
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tan",
      "hex": "#D1B26F",
      "rgb": [
        209,
        178,
        111
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.38
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do royalblue and tan go together?

Yes. RoyalBlue 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 2.38:1, 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 tan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between RoyalBlue (#4169E1) and Tan (#D1B26F) is 2.38:1. 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 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 royalblue and tan?

RoyalBlue has the hex code #4169E1 and RGB values rgb(65, 105, 225). 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.