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DeepPink and Teal

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.05:1 contrast ratio

#FF1493
#029386

Color Values

DeepPink
HEX #FF1493
RGB 255, 20, 147
HSL 328, 100%, 54%
Teal
HEX #029386
RGB 2, 147, 134
HSL 175, 97%, 29%

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 DeepPink and Teal is 153 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.05:1
DeepPink background with Teal text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DeepPink surface

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

Teal surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF1493;
  --color-b: #029386;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 20, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 2, 147, 134;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DeepPink and Teal",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DeepPink",
      "hex": "#FF1493",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        20,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Teal",
      "hex": "#029386",
      "rgb": [
        2,
        147,
        134
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.05
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do deeppink and teal go together?

Yes. DeepPink and Teal 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 1.05:1, 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 teal?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DeepPink (#FF1493) and Teal (#029386) is 1.05:1. 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 teal 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 teal?

DeepPink has the hex code #FF1493 and RGB values rgb(255, 20, 147). Teal has the hex code #029386 and RGB values rgb(2, 147, 134). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.