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Brown and DarkCyan

Complementary color combination with 1.71:1 contrast ratio

#A52A2A
#008B8B

Color Values

Brown
HEX #A52A2A
RGB 165, 42, 42
HSL 0, 59%, 41%
DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%

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 Brown and DarkCyan is 180 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.71:1
Brown background with DarkCyan text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Brown surface

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

DarkCyan surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #A52A2A;
  --color-b: #008B8B;
  --color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
  --color-b-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Brown and DarkCyan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Brown",
      "hex": "#A52A2A",
      "rgb": [
        165,
        42,
        42
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.71
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do brown and darkcyan go together?

Yes. Brown and DarkCyan 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 1.71:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between brown and darkcyan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and DarkCyan (#008B8B) is 1.71:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use brown and darkcyan 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 brown and darkcyan?

Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.