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Purple and Turquoise

Triadic color combination with 4.18:1 contrast ratio

#800080
#06C2AC

Color Values

Purple
HEX #800080
RGB 128, 0, 128
HSL 300, 100%, 25%
Turquoise
HEX #06C2AC
RGB 6, 194, 172
HSL 173, 94%, 39%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Purple and Turquoise is 127 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.18:1
Purple background with Turquoise text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Purple surface

Sample text on a purple 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: #800080;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 128, 0, 128;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Purple and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Purple",
      "hex": "#800080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 4.18
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do purple and turquoise go together?

Yes. Purple and Turquoise form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.18:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between purple and turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Purple (#800080) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 4.18:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use purple 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 purple and turquoise?

Purple has the hex code #800080 and RGB values rgb(128, 0, 128). 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.