HotPink and SteelBlue

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF69B4;
  --color-b: #4682B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 105, 180;
  --color-b-rgb: 70, 130, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "HotPink and SteelBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "HotPink",
      "hex": "#FF69B4",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        105,
        180
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SteelBlue",
      "hex": "#4682B4",
      "rgb": [
        70,
        130,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.55
}

Do hotpink and steelblue go together?

Yes. HotPink and SteelBlue form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 steelblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between HotPink (#FF69B4) and SteelBlue (#4682B4) is 1.55:1. 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 steelblue 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 steelblue?

HotPink has the hex code #FF69B4 and RGB values rgb(255, 105, 180). SteelBlue has the hex code #4682B4 and RGB values rgb(70, 130, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.