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Aqua and HotPink

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.88:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#FF69B4

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%

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 Aqua and HotPink is 146 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.88:1
Aqua background with HotPink text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Aqua surface

Sample text on a aqua background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

HotPink surface

Sample text on a hotpink background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #FF69B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and HotPink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.88
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and hotpink go together?

Yes. Aqua and HotPink 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 1.88:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and hotpink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and HotPink (#FF69B4) is 1.88:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use aqua and hotpink 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 aqua and hotpink?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.