Aqua and FireBrick

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #B22222;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and FireBrick",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.74
}

Do aqua and firebrick go together?

Yes. Aqua and FireBrick 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 4.74:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and firebrick?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and FireBrick (#B22222) is 4.74:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use aqua and firebrick 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 firebrick?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.