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HotPink and Salmon

Contrasting color combination with 1.03:1 contrast ratio

#FF69B4
#FF796C

Color Values

HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%
Salmon
HEX #FF796C
RGB 255, 121, 108
HSL 5, 100%, 71%

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 Salmon is 35 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.03:1
HotPink background with Salmon text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

HotPink surface

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

Salmon surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF69B4;
  --color-b: #FF796C;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 121, 108;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "HotPink and Salmon",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Salmon",
      "hex": "#FF796C",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        121,
        108
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.03
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do hotpink and salmon go together?

Yes. HotPink and Salmon 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 1.03:1, 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 salmon?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between HotPink (#FF69B4) and Salmon (#FF796C) is 1.03:1. 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 salmon 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 salmon?

HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). Salmon has the hex code #FF796C and RGB values rgb(255, 121, 108). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.