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Aqua and Gold

Triadic color combination with 1.00:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#FFD700

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Aqua and Gold is 133 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.00:1
Aqua background with Gold text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

Gold surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #FFD700;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and Gold",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and gold go together?

Yes. Aqua and Gold form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.00:1, 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 gold?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Gold (#FFD700) is 1.00:1. 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 gold 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 gold?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.