Coral and Navy Blue
Why they work: nautical warmth — coral life vests on deep navy water.
Combination sets
The classic split
Coral and Navy Blue with a light tint of coral, a deep shade of navy blue and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Navy Blue as the highlight, Coral 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%, coral ~30% for structure, navy blue ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from coral to navy blue — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FF7F50 | #1B2A4A | 5.69:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #1B2A4A | #FF7F50 | 5.69:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #FF7F50 | #FFFFFF | 2.50:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FF7F50 | #000000 | 8.40:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #1B2A4A | #FFFFFF | 14.22:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #1B2A4A | #000000 | 1.48:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #16161D | #8C4B84 | 2.96:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do coral and navy blue go together?
Yes — nautical warmth — coral life vests on deep navy water. Their hues are 155° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 5.69:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on coral and navy blue?
On coral use #000000 text (8.4:1); on navy blue use #FFFFFF (14.22:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Coral: #FF7F50 — OKLCH oklch(73.51% 0.168 40.2). Navy Blue: #1B2A4A — OKLCH oklch(28.95% 0.062 263.9).