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DarkCyan and MidnightBlue

Contrasting color combination with 3.58:1 contrast ratio

#008B8B
#191970

Color Values

DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%
MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 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 DarkCyan and MidnightBlue is 60 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.58:1
DarkCyan background with MidnightBlue text
AA large text only

UI Preview

DarkCyan surface

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

MidnightBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #008B8B;
  --color-b: #191970;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
  --color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkCyan and MidnightBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.58
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkcyan and midnightblue go together?

Yes. DarkCyan and MidnightBlue 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 3.58:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between darkcyan and midnightblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkCyan (#008B8B) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 3.58:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use darkcyan and midnightblue 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 midnightblue?

DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.