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Indigo and Salmon

Contrasting color combination with 5.47:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#FF796C

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
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 Indigo and Salmon is 100 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.47:1
Indigo background with Salmon text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Indigo surface

Sample text on a indigo 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: #380282;
  --color-b: #FF796C;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 121, 108;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and Salmon",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Salmon",
      "hex": "#FF796C",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        121,
        108
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.47
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and salmon go together?

Yes. Indigo 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 5.47:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and salmon?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and Salmon (#FF796C) is 5.47:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use indigo 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 indigo and salmon?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). 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.