SaddleBrown and Turquoise

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #8B4513;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "SaddleBrown and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.15
}

Do saddlebrown and turquoise go together?

Yes. SaddleBrown and Turquoise form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.15:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between saddlebrown and turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SaddleBrown (#8B4513) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 3.15:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use saddlebrown 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 saddlebrown and turquoise?

SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). 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.