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PaleVioletRed and Purple

Contrasting color combination with 3.03:1 contrast ratio

#DB7093
#800080

Color Values

PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%
Purple
HEX #800080
RGB 128, 0, 128
HSL 300, 100%, 25%

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 PaleVioletRed and Purple is 40 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.03:1
PaleVioletRed background with Purple text
AA large text only

UI Preview

PaleVioletRed surface

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

Purple surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #DB7093;
  --color-b: #800080;
  --color-a-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 128, 0, 128;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleVioletRed and Purple",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Purple",
      "hex": "#800080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.03
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palevioletred and purple go together?

Yes. PaleVioletRed and Purple 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 3.03:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between palevioletred and purple?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) and Purple (#800080) is 3.03:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use palevioletred and purple 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 palevioletred and purple?

PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). Purple has the hex code #800080 and RGB values rgb(128, 0, 128). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.