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DarkCyan and SteelBlue

Contrasting color combination with 1.01:1 contrast ratio

#008B8B
#4682B4

Color Values

DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%
SteelBlue
HEX #4682B4
RGB 70, 130, 180
HSL 207, 44%, 49%

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 SteelBlue is 27 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.01:1
DarkCyan background with SteelBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkCyan surface

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

SteelBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #008B8B;
  --color-b: #4682B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
  --color-b-rgb: 70, 130, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkCyan and SteelBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SteelBlue",
      "hex": "#4682B4",
      "rgb": [
        70,
        130,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.01
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkcyan and steelblue go together?

Yes. DarkCyan and SteelBlue 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 1.01:1, 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 steelblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkCyan (#008B8B) and SteelBlue (#4682B4) is 1.01:1. 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 steelblue 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 steelblue?

DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). SteelBlue has the hex code #4682B4 and RGB values rgb(70, 130, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.