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DarkCyan and FireBrick

Complementary color combination with 1.61:1 contrast ratio

#008B8B
#B22222

Color Values

DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%
FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 68%, 42%

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

WCAG Contrast

1.61:1
DarkCyan background with FireBrick text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkCyan surface

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

FireBrick surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #008B8B;
  --color-b: #B22222;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
  --color-b-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkCyan and FireBrick",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.61
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkcyan and firebrick go together?

Yes. DarkCyan and FireBrick 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 1.61:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between darkcyan and firebrick?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkCyan (#008B8B) and FireBrick (#B22222) is 1.61:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use darkcyan and firebrick 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 darkcyan and firebrick?

DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.