Crimson and Turquoise

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #8C000F;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 140, 0, 15;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Crimson and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Crimson",
      "hex": "#8C000F",
      "rgb": [
        140,
        0,
        15
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.39
}

Do crimson and turquoise go together?

Yes. Crimson 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 4.39:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between crimson and turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Crimson (#8C000F) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 4.39:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use crimson 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 crimson and turquoise?

Crimson has the hex code #8C000F and RGB values rgb(140, 0, 15). 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.