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Navy and Pink

Triadic color combination with 11.59:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#FFC0CB

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
Pink
HEX #FFC0CB
RGB 255, 192, 203
HSL 350, 100%, 88%

Harmony: Triadic

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 hue angle between Navy and Pink is 130 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

11.59:1
Navy background with Pink text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Navy surface

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

Pink surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #01153E;
  --color-b: #FFC0CB;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 192, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and Pink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Pink",
      "hex": "#FFC0CB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        192,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 11.59
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and pink go together?

Yes. Navy and Pink 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 11.59:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and pink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Pink (#FFC0CB) is 11.59:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use navy and pink 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 navy and pink?

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). Pink has the hex code #FFC0CB and RGB values rgb(255, 192, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.