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Brown and Turquoise

Complementary color combination with 3.14:1 contrast ratio

#A52A2A
#06C2AC

Color Values

Brown
HEX #A52A2A
RGB 165, 42, 42
HSL 0, 59%, 41%
Turquoise
HEX #06C2AC
RGB 6, 194, 172
HSL 173, 94%, 39%

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 Turquoise is 173 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.14:1
Brown background with Turquoise text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Brown surface

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

Turquoise surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #A52A2A;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Brown and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Brown",
      "hex": "#A52A2A",
      "rgb": [
        165,
        42,
        42
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.14
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do brown and turquoise go together?

Yes. Brown and Turquoise 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 3.14:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between brown and turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 3.14:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use brown and turquoise 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 turquoise?

Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). Turquoise has the hex code #06C2AC and RGB values rgb(6, 194, 172). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.