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Aqua and Silver

Complementary color combination with 1.21:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#CDC5C2

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

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 Silver is 168 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.21:1
Aqua background with Silver text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

Silver surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.21
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and silver go together?

Yes. Aqua and Silver 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 1.21:1, 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 silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 1.21:1. 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 silver 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 silver?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.