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Aqua and Indigo

Contrasting color combination with 9.95:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#380282

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%

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 Indigo is 81 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

9.95:1
Aqua background with Indigo text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

Indigo surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #380282;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and Indigo",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 9.95
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and indigo go together?

Yes. Aqua and Indigo 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 9.95:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and indigo?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Indigo (#380282) is 9.95:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use aqua and indigo 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 indigo?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.