MidnightBlue and Turquoise
Contrasting color combination with 6.59:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#19197025, 25, 112240, 64%, 27%#06C2AC6, 194, 172173, 94%, 39%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 MidnightBlue and Turquoise is 67 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
MidnightBlue surface
Sample text on a midnightblue 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: #191970;
--color-b: #06C2AC;
--color-a-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
--color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}JSON
{
"name": "MidnightBlue and Turquoise",
"colors": [
{
"name": "MidnightBlue",
"hex": "#191970",
"rgb": [
25,
25,
112
]
},
{
"name": "Turquoise",
"hex": "#06C2AC",
"rgb": [
6,
194,
172
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 6.59
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do midnightblue and turquoise go together?
Yes. MidnightBlue and Turquoise 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 6.59:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between midnightblue and turquoise?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MidnightBlue (#191970) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 6.59:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use midnightblue 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. 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 midnightblue and turquoise?
MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). 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.