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PaleVioletRed and Red

Contrasting color combination with 1.29:1 contrast ratio

#DB7093
#FF0000

Color Values

PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%
Red
HEX #FF0000
RGB 255, 0, 0
HSL 0, 100%, 50%

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 Red is 20 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.29:1
PaleVioletRed background with Red text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

PaleVioletRed surface

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

Red surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #DB7093;
  --color-b: #FF0000;
  --color-a-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 0, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleVioletRed and Red",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Red",
      "hex": "#FF0000",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        0,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.29
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palevioletred and red go together?

Yes. PaleVioletRed and Red 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 1.29:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between palevioletred and red?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) and Red (#FF0000) is 1.29:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use palevioletred and red 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 red?

PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). Red has the hex code #FF0000 and RGB values rgb(255, 0, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.