Indigo and PaleVioletRed
Contrasting color combination with 4.50:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#38028256, 2, 130265, 97%, 26%#DB7093219, 112, 147340, 60%, 65%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 Indigo and PaleVioletRed is 75 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Indigo surface
Sample text on a indigo background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
PaleVioletRed surface
Sample text on a palevioletred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #380282;
--color-b: #DB7093;
--color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
--color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}JSON
{
"name": "Indigo and PaleVioletRed",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Indigo",
"hex": "#380282",
"rgb": [
56,
2,
130
]
},
{
"name": "PaleVioletRed",
"hex": "#DB7093",
"rgb": [
219,
112,
147
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 4.5
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do indigo and palevioletred go together?
Yes. Indigo and PaleVioletRed 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 4.50:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between indigo and palevioletred?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 4.50:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use indigo and palevioletred 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 indigo and palevioletred?
Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.