HotPink and PaleVioletRed
Analogous color combination with 1.17:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FF69B4255, 105, 180330, 100%, 71%#DB7093219, 112, 147340, 60%, 65%Harmony: Analogous
These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.
The hue angle between HotPink and PaleVioletRed is 10 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.
PaleVioletRed surface
Sample text on a palevioletred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FF69B4;
--color-b: #DB7093;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
--color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}JSON
{
"name": "HotPink and PaleVioletRed",
"colors": [
{
"name": "HotPink",
"hex": "#FF69B4",
"rgb": [
255,
105,
180
]
},
{
"name": "PaleVioletRed",
"hex": "#DB7093",
"rgb": [
219,
112,
147
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 1.17
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do hotpink and palevioletred go together?
Yes. HotPink and PaleVioletRed form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.17:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between hotpink and palevioletred?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between HotPink (#FF69B4) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 1.17:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use hotpink and palevioletred 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for hotpink and palevioletred?
HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.