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HotPink and Pink

Contrasting color combination with 1.72:1 contrast ratio

#FF69B4
#FFC0CB

Color Values

HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%
Pink
HEX #FFC0CB
RGB 255, 192, 203
HSL 350, 100%, 88%

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 Pink is 20 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.72:1
HotPink background with Pink text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

HotPink surface

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

Pink surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF69B4;
  --color-b: #FFC0CB;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 192, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "HotPink and Pink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Pink",
      "hex": "#FFC0CB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        192,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.72
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do hotpink and pink go together?

Yes. HotPink and Pink 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 1.72:1, 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 pink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between HotPink (#FF69B4) and Pink (#FFC0CB) is 1.72:1. 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 pink 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 pink?

HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). Pink has the hex code #FFC0CB and RGB values rgb(255, 192, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.