HotPink and Indigo
Contrasting color combination with 5.29:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FF69B4255, 105, 180330, 100%, 71%#38028256, 2, 130265, 97%, 26%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 HotPink and Indigo is 65 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
HotPink surface
Sample text on a hotpink background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Indigo surface
Sample text on a indigo background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FF69B4;
--color-b: #380282;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
--color-b-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
}JSON
{
"name": "HotPink and Indigo",
"colors": [
{
"name": "HotPink",
"hex": "#FF69B4",
"rgb": [
255,
105,
180
]
},
{
"name": "Indigo",
"hex": "#380282",
"rgb": [
56,
2,
130
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 5.29
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hotpink and indigo go together?
Yes. HotPink and Indigo 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 5.29:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between hotpink and indigo?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between HotPink (#FF69B4) and Indigo (#380282) is 5.29:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use hotpink and indigo 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 hotpink and indigo?
HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.