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PaleVioletRed and Snow

Contrasting color combination with 3.01:1 contrast ratio

#DB7093
#FFFAFA

Color Values

PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%
Snow
HEX #FFFAFA
RGB 255, 250, 250
HSL 0, 100%, 99%

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

WCAG Contrast

3.01:1
PaleVioletRed background with Snow text
AA large text only

UI Preview

PaleVioletRed surface

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

Snow surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #DB7093;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleVioletRed and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.01
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palevioletred and snow go together?

Yes. PaleVioletRed and Snow 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 3.01:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between palevioletred and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 3.01:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use palevioletred and snow 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 snow?

PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.