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Aqua and DarkViolet

Contrasting color combination with 4.66:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#9400D3

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
DarkViolet
HEX #9400D3
RGB 148, 0, 211
HSL 282, 100%, 41%

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 DarkViolet is 98 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.66:1
Aqua background with DarkViolet text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

DarkViolet surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #9400D3;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 148, 0, 211;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and DarkViolet",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkViolet",
      "hex": "#9400D3",
      "rgb": [
        148,
        0,
        211
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.66
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and darkviolet go together?

Yes. Aqua and DarkViolet 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 4.66:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and darkviolet?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and DarkViolet (#9400D3) is 4.66:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use aqua and darkviolet 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 darkviolet?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). DarkViolet has the hex code #9400D3 and RGB values rgb(148, 0, 211). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.