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PaleVioletRed and RoyalBlue

Triadic color combination with 1.56:1 contrast ratio

#DB7093
#4169E1

Color Values

PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%
RoyalBlue
HEX #4169E1
RGB 65, 105, 225
HSL 225, 73%, 57%

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 PaleVioletRed and RoyalBlue is 115 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.56:1
PaleVioletRed background with RoyalBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

PaleVioletRed surface

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

RoyalBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #DB7093;
  --color-b: #4169E1;
  --color-a-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleVioletRed and RoyalBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "RoyalBlue",
      "hex": "#4169E1",
      "rgb": [
        65,
        105,
        225
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.56
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palevioletred and royalblue go together?

Yes. PaleVioletRed and RoyalBlue 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 1.56:1, 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 royalblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) and RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is 1.56:1. 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 royalblue 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 royalblue?

PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). RoyalBlue has the hex code #4169E1 and RGB values rgb(65, 105, 225). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.