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Aqua and CornflowerBlue

Contrasting color combination with 2.11:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#6495ED

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between Aqua and CornflowerBlue is 35 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.11:1
Aqua background with CornflowerBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

CornflowerBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #6495ED;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and CornflowerBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 2.11
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and cornflowerblue go together?

Yes. Aqua and CornflowerBlue form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.11:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and cornflowerblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) is 2.11:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use aqua and cornflowerblue 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. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for aqua and cornflowerblue?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.