HotPink and Plum
Contrasting color combination with 3.39:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FF69B4255, 105, 180330, 100%, 71%#66386A102, 56, 106295, 31%, 32%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 Plum is 35 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.
Plum surface
Sample text on a plum background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FF69B4;
--color-b: #66386A;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
--color-b-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
}JSON
{
"name": "HotPink and Plum",
"colors": [
{
"name": "HotPink",
"hex": "#FF69B4",
"rgb": [
255,
105,
180
]
},
{
"name": "Plum",
"hex": "#66386A",
"rgb": [
102,
56,
106
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 3.39
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hotpink and plum go together?
Yes. HotPink and Plum 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 3.39:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between hotpink and plum?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between HotPink (#FF69B4) and Plum (#66386A) is 3.39:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use hotpink and plum 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 plum?
HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.