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DeepPink and SlateGray

Triadic color combination with 1.11:1 contrast ratio

#FF1493
#708090

Color Values

DeepPink
HEX #FF1493
RGB 255, 20, 147
HSL 328, 100%, 54%
SlateGray
HEX #708090
RGB 112, 128, 144
HSL 210, 13%, 50%

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 DeepPink and SlateGray is 118 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.11:1
DeepPink background with SlateGray text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DeepPink surface

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

SlateGray surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF1493;
  --color-b: #708090;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 20, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 112, 128, 144;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DeepPink and SlateGray",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DeepPink",
      "hex": "#FF1493",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        20,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SlateGray",
      "hex": "#708090",
      "rgb": [
        112,
        128,
        144
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.11
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do deeppink and slategray go together?

Yes. DeepPink and SlateGray 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 1.11:1, 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 slategray?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DeepPink (#FF1493) and SlateGray (#708090) is 1.11:1. 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 slategray 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 slategray?

DeepPink has the hex code #FF1493 and RGB values rgb(255, 20, 147). SlateGray has the hex code #708090 and RGB values rgb(112, 128, 144). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.