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Aqua and SaddleBrown

Split-Complementary color combination with 5.04:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#8B4513

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%

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 SaddleBrown is 159 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.04:1
Aqua background with SaddleBrown text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

SaddleBrown surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 5.04
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. Aqua and SaddleBrown 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 5.04:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 5.04:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use aqua and saddlebrown 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 saddlebrown?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.