DarkCyan and Navy
Contrasting color combination with 4.30:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#008B8B0, 139, 139180, 100%, 27%#01153E1, 21, 62220, 97%, 12%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 Navy is 40 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
DarkCyan surface
Sample text on a darkcyan background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Navy surface
Sample text on a navy background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #008B8B;
--color-b: #01153E;
--color-a-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
--color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}JSON
{
"name": "DarkCyan and Navy",
"colors": [
{
"name": "DarkCyan",
"hex": "#008B8B",
"rgb": [
0,
139,
139
]
},
{
"name": "Navy",
"hex": "#01153E",
"rgb": [
1,
21,
62
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 4.3
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do darkcyan and navy go together?
Yes. DarkCyan and Navy 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 4.30:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between darkcyan and navy?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkCyan (#008B8B) and Navy (#01153E) is 4.30:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use darkcyan and navy 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 navy?
DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.