DarkCyan and Turquoise
Analogous color combination with 1.84:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#008B8B0, 139, 139180, 100%, 27%#06C2AC6, 194, 172173, 94%, 39%Harmony: Analogous
These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.
The hue angle between DarkCyan and Turquoise is 7 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.
Turquoise surface
Sample text on a turquoise background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #008B8B;
--color-b: #06C2AC;
--color-a-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
--color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}JSON
{
"name": "DarkCyan and Turquoise",
"colors": [
{
"name": "DarkCyan",
"hex": "#008B8B",
"rgb": [
0,
139,
139
]
},
{
"name": "Turquoise",
"hex": "#06C2AC",
"rgb": [
6,
194,
172
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 1.84
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do darkcyan and turquoise go together?
Yes. DarkCyan and Turquoise form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.84:1, 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 turquoise?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkCyan (#008B8B) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 1.84:1. 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 turquoise 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for darkcyan and turquoise?
DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). Turquoise has the hex code #06C2AC and RGB values rgb(6, 194, 172). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.