Aqua and Navy

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 12.66
}

Do aqua and navy go together?

Yes. Aqua and Navy 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 12.66:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Navy (#01153E) is 12.66:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use aqua and navy 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 navy?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.