FireBrick and Turquoise
Complementary color combination with 2.96:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#B22222178, 34, 340, 68%, 42%#06C2AC6, 194, 172173, 94%, 39%Harmony: Complementary
These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.
The hue angle between FireBrick and Turquoise is 173 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
FireBrick surface
Sample text on a firebrick 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: #B22222;
--color-b: #06C2AC;
--color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
--color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}JSON
{
"name": "FireBrick and Turquoise",
"colors": [
{
"name": "FireBrick",
"hex": "#B22222",
"rgb": [
178,
34,
34
]
},
{
"name": "Turquoise",
"hex": "#06C2AC",
"rgb": [
6,
194,
172
]
}
],
"harmony": "Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 2.96
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do firebrick and turquoise go together?
Yes. FireBrick and Turquoise form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. 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 firebrick and turquoise?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) 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 firebrick 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for firebrick and turquoise?
FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). 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.