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Blue and Pink

Triadic color combination with 5.59:1 contrast ratio

#0000FF
#FFC0CB

Color Values

Blue
HEX #0000FF
RGB 0, 0, 255
HSL 240, 100%, 50%
Pink
HEX #FFC0CB
RGB 255, 192, 203
HSL 350, 100%, 88%

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 Blue and Pink is 110 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.59:1
Blue background with Pink text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Blue surface

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

Pink surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0000FF;
  --color-b: #FFC0CB;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 192, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Blue and Pink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Blue",
      "hex": "#0000FF",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Pink",
      "hex": "#FFC0CB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        192,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 5.59
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do blue and pink go together?

Yes. Blue and Pink 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 5.59:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between blue and pink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Blue (#0000FF) and Pink (#FFC0CB) is 5.59:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use blue and pink 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 blue and pink?

Blue has the hex code #0000FF and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 255). Pink has the hex code #FFC0CB and RGB values rgb(255, 192, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.