Brown and Pink
Analogous color combination with 4.61:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#A52A2A165, 42, 420, 59%, 41%#FFC0CB255, 192, 203350, 100%, 88%Harmony: Analogous
These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.
The hue angle between Brown and Pink is 10 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Brown surface
Sample text on a brown 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: #A52A2A;
--color-b: #FFC0CB;
--color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
--color-b-rgb: 255, 192, 203;
}JSON
{
"name": "Brown and Pink",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Brown",
"hex": "#A52A2A",
"rgb": [
165,
42,
42
]
},
{
"name": "Pink",
"hex": "#FFC0CB",
"rgb": [
255,
192,
203
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 4.61
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do brown and pink go together?
Yes. Brown and Pink form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.61:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between brown and pink?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and Pink (#FFC0CB) is 4.61:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use brown 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for brown and pink?
Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). 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.