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DeepPink and PaleVioletRed

Analogous color combination with 1.17:1 contrast ratio

#FF1493
#DB7093

Color Values

DeepPink
HEX #FF1493
RGB 255, 20, 147
HSL 328, 100%, 54%
PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%

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 DeepPink and PaleVioletRed is 12 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.17:1
DeepPink background with PaleVioletRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DeepPink surface

Sample text on a deeppink 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: #FF1493;
  --color-b: #DB7093;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 20, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DeepPink and PaleVioletRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DeepPink",
      "hex": "#FF1493",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        20,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.17
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do deeppink and palevioletred go together?

Yes. DeepPink and PaleVioletRed 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 1.17:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between deeppink and palevioletred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DeepPink (#FF1493) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 1.17:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use deeppink 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. 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 deeppink and palevioletred?

DeepPink has the hex code #FF1493 and RGB values rgb(255, 20, 147). 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.