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Silver and Turquoise

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.33:1 contrast ratio

#CDC5C2
#06C2AC

Color Values

Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%
Turquoise
HEX #06C2AC
RGB 6, 194, 172
HSL 173, 94%, 39%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

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 hue angle between Silver and Turquoise is 157 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.33:1
Silver background with Turquoise text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Silver surface

Sample text on a silver 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: #CDC5C2;
  --color-b: #06C2AC;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
  --color-b-rgb: 6, 194, 172;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Silver and Turquoise",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Turquoise",
      "hex": "#06C2AC",
      "rgb": [
        6,
        194,
        172
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.33
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do silver and turquoise go together?

Yes. Silver 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 1.33:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between silver and turquoise?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Silver (#CDC5C2) and Turquoise (#06C2AC) is 1.33:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use silver 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 silver and turquoise?

Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). 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.