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CadetBlue and PaleVioletRed

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.02:1 contrast ratio

#5F9EA0
#DB7093

Color Values

CadetBlue
HEX #5F9EA0
RGB 95, 158, 160
HSL 182, 25%, 50%
PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%

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 CadetBlue and PaleVioletRed is 158 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.02:1
CadetBlue background with PaleVioletRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CadetBlue surface

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

PaleVioletRed surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #5F9EA0;
  --color-b: #DB7093;
  --color-a-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
  --color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CadetBlue and PaleVioletRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CadetBlue",
      "hex": "#5F9EA0",
      "rgb": [
        95,
        158,
        160
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.02
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cadetblue and palevioletred go together?

Yes. CadetBlue and PaleVioletRed 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 1.02:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cadetblue and palevioletred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 1.02:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cadetblue and palevioletred 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 cadetblue and palevioletred?

CadetBlue has the hex code #5F9EA0 and RGB values rgb(95, 158, 160). PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.