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SaddleBrown and SkyBlue

Complementary color combination with 4.08:1 contrast ratio

#8B4513
#87CEEB

Color Values

SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%
SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%

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 SaddleBrown and SkyBlue is 172 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.08:1
SaddleBrown background with SkyBlue text
AA large text only

UI Preview

SaddleBrown surface

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

SkyBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #8B4513;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "SaddleBrown and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.08
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do saddlebrown and skyblue go together?

Yes. SaddleBrown and SkyBlue 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 4.08:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between saddlebrown and skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SaddleBrown (#8B4513) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 4.08:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use saddlebrown and skyblue 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 saddlebrown and skyblue?

SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.