DeepPink and Ivory
Contrasting color combination with 3.54:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FF1493255, 20, 147328, 100%, 54%#FFFFCB255, 255, 20360, 100%, 90%Harmony: Contrasting
These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.
The hue angle between DeepPink and Ivory is 92 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
DeepPink surface
Sample text on a deeppink background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Ivory surface
Sample text on a ivory background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FF1493;
--color-b: #FFFFCB;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 20, 147;
--color-b-rgb: 255, 255, 203;
}JSON
{
"name": "DeepPink and Ivory",
"colors": [
{
"name": "DeepPink",
"hex": "#FF1493",
"rgb": [
255,
20,
147
]
},
{
"name": "Ivory",
"hex": "#FFFFCB",
"rgb": [
255,
255,
203
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 3.54
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do deeppink and ivory go together?
Yes. DeepPink and Ivory form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.54:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between deeppink and ivory?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DeepPink (#FF1493) and Ivory (#FFFFCB) is 3.54:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use deeppink and ivory 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 deeppink and ivory?
DeepPink has the hex code #FF1493 and RGB values rgb(255, 20, 147). Ivory has the hex code #FFFFCB and RGB values rgb(255, 255, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.