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CornflowerBlue and HotPink

Triadic color combination with 1.12:1 contrast ratio

#6495ED
#FF69B4

Color Values

CornflowerBlue
HEX #6495ED
RGB 100, 149, 237
HSL 219, 79%, 66%
HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%

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 CornflowerBlue and HotPink is 111 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.12:1
CornflowerBlue background with HotPink text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CornflowerBlue surface

Sample text on a cornflowerblue 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: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #FF69B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and HotPink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.12
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cornflowerblue and hotpink go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and HotPink 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 1.12:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cornflowerblue and hotpink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and HotPink (#FF69B4) is 1.12:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cornflowerblue 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 cornflowerblue and hotpink?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). 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.