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HotPink and Indigo

Contrasting color combination with 5.29:1 contrast ratio

#FF69B4
#380282

Color Values

HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%
Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 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

5.29:1
HotPink background with Indigo text
AA normal text, AAA large text

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
}

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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.