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HotPink and Sienna

Contrasting color combination with 1.96:1 contrast ratio

#FF69B4
#A9561E

Color Values

HotPink
HEX #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
HSL 330, 100%, 71%
Sienna
HEX #A9561E
RGB 169, 86, 30
HSL 24, 70%, 39%

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 Sienna is 54 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.96:1
HotPink background with Sienna text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

HotPink surface

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

Sienna surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF69B4;
  --color-b: #A9561E;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
  --color-b-rgb: 169, 86, 30;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "HotPink and Sienna",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Sienna",
      "hex": "#A9561E",
      "rgb": [
        169,
        86,
        30
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.96
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do hotpink and sienna go together?

Yes. HotPink and Sienna 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 1.96:1, 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 sienna?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between HotPink (#FF69B4) and Sienna (#A9561E) is 1.96:1. 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 sienna 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 sienna?

HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). Sienna has the hex code #A9561E and RGB values rgb(169, 86, 30). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.