Blue and White
Why they work: the trust pairing — blue’s credibility on generous white.
Combination sets
The classic split
Blue and White with a light tint of blue, a deep shade of white and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: White as the highlight, Blue as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, blue ~30% for structure, white ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from blue to white — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0000FF | #FFFFFF | 8.59:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #FFFFFF | #0000FF | 8.59:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #0000FF | #FFFFFF | 8.59:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #0000FF | #000000 | 2.44:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFFFF | #FFFFFF | 1.00:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFFFF | #000000 | 21.00:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #C787ED | 6.96:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do blue and white go together?
Yes — the trust pairing — blue’s credibility on generous white. Their hues are 120° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 8.59:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on blue and white?
On blue use #FFFFFF text (8.59:1); on white use #000000 (21:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Blue: #0000FF — OKLCH oklch(45.2% 0.313 264.1). White: #FFFFFF — OKLCH oklch(100% 0 0).