PaleVioletRed and Turquoise
Complementary color combination with 1.38:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#DB7093219, 112, 147340, 60%, 65%#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 PaleVioletRed and Turquoise is 167 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
PaleVioletRed surface
Sample text on a palevioletred 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: #DB7093;
--color-b: #06C2AC;
--color-a-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
--color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}JSON
{
"name": "PaleVioletRed and Turquoise",
"colors": [
{
"name": "PaleVioletRed",
"hex": "#DB7093",
"rgb": [
219,
112,
147
]
},
{
"name": "Turquoise",
"hex": "#06C2AC",
"rgb": [
6,
194,
172
]
}
],
"harmony": "Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 1.38
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do palevioletred and turquoise go together?
Yes. PaleVioletRed 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 1.38:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between palevioletred and turquoise?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 1.38:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use palevioletred 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 palevioletred and turquoise?
PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). 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.