Aqua and Brown

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #A52A2A;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and Brown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Brown",
      "hex": "#A52A2A",
      "rgb": [
        165,
        42,
        42
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 5.03
}

Do aqua and brown go together?

Yes. Aqua and Brown 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 5.03:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and brown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Brown (#A52A2A) is 5.03:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use aqua and brown 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 aqua and brown?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.