Aqua and Khaki
Split-Complementary color combination with 1.50:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#0FF0FE15, 240, 254184, 99%, 53%#C3B091195, 176, 14537, 29%, 67%Harmony: Split-Complementary
This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.
The hue angle between Aqua and Khaki is 147 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Aqua surface
Sample text on a aqua background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Khaki surface
Sample text on a khaki background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #0FF0FE;
--color-b: #C3B091;
--color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
--color-b-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}JSON
{
"name": "Aqua and Khaki",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Aqua",
"hex": "#0FF0FE",
"rgb": [
15,
240,
254
]
},
{
"name": "Khaki",
"hex": "#C3B091",
"rgb": [
195,
176,
145
]
}
],
"harmony": "Split-Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 1.5
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do aqua and khaki go together?
Yes. Aqua and Khaki form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.50:1, 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 khaki?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Khaki (#C3B091) is 1.50:1. 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 khaki 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 khaki?
Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.