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DarkCyan and Gold

Triadic color combination with 2.96:1 contrast ratio

#008B8B
#FFD700

Color Values

DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%
Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between DarkCyan and Gold is 129 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.96:1
DarkCyan background with Gold text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkCyan surface

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

Gold surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #008B8B;
  --color-b: #FFD700;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkCyan and Gold",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.96
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkcyan and gold go together?

Yes. DarkCyan and Gold form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.96:1, 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 gold?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkCyan (#008B8B) and Gold (#FFD700) is 2.96:1. 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 gold 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 darkcyan and gold?

DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.