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CornflowerBlue and DarkCyan

Contrasting color combination with 1.39:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#008B8B

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%

Harmony: Contrasting

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 hue angle between CornflowerBlue and DarkCyan is 39 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.39:1
CornflowerBlue background with DarkCyan text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

Sample text on a cornflowerblue 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: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #008B8B;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and DarkCyan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.39
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and darkcyan go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and DarkCyan 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 1.39:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cornflowerblue and darkcyan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and DarkCyan (#008B8B) is 1.39:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cornflowerblue 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. 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 cornflowerblue and darkcyan?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). 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.