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Aqua and IndianRed

Complementary color combination with 2.82:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#CD5C5C

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%

Harmony: Complementary

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 hue angle between Aqua and IndianRed is 176 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.82:1
Aqua background with IndianRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

IndianRed surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #CD5C5C;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and IndianRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.82
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and indianred go together?

Yes. Aqua and IndianRed 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 2.82:1, 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 indianred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and IndianRed (#CD5C5C) is 2.82:1. 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 indianred 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 indianred?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.