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MidnightBlue and PaleVioletRed

Contrasting color combination with 4.77:1 contrast ratio

#191970
#DB7093

Color Values

MidnightBlue
HEX #191970
RGB 25, 25, 112
HSL 240, 64%, 27%
PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 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 MidnightBlue and PaleVioletRed is 100 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.77:1
MidnightBlue background with PaleVioletRed text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

MidnightBlue surface

Sample text on a midnightblue 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: #191970;
  --color-b: #DB7093;
  --color-a-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
  --color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "MidnightBlue and PaleVioletRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "MidnightBlue",
      "hex": "#191970",
      "rgb": [
        25,
        25,
        112
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.77
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do midnightblue and palevioletred go together?

Yes. MidnightBlue 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 4.77:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between midnightblue and palevioletred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MidnightBlue (#191970) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 4.77:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use midnightblue 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 midnightblue and palevioletred?

MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). 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.