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Gold and HotPink

Contrasting color combination with 1.89:1 contrast ratio

#FFD700
#FF69B4

Color Values

Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%
HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%

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 Gold and HotPink is 81 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.89:1
Gold background with HotPink text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Gold surface

Sample text on a gold 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: #FFD700;
  --color-b: #FF69B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Gold and HotPink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.89
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do gold and hotpink go together?

Yes. Gold and HotPink 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 1.89:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between gold and hotpink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gold (#FFD700) and HotPink (#FF69B4) is 1.89:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use gold 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 gold and hotpink?

Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). 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.