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Aqua and ForestGreen

Contrasting color combination with 3.12:1 contrast ratio

#0FF0FE
#228B22

Color Values

Aqua
HEX #0FF0FE
RGB 15, 240, 254
HSL 184, 99%, 53%
ForestGreen
HEX #228B22
RGB 34, 139, 34
HSL 120, 61%, 34%

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 Aqua and ForestGreen is 64 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.12:1
Aqua background with ForestGreen text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Aqua surface

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

ForestGreen surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0FF0FE;
  --color-b: #228B22;
  --color-a-rgb: 15, 240, 254;
  --color-b-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Aqua and ForestGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Aqua",
      "hex": "#0FF0FE",
      "rgb": [
        15,
        240,
        254
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "ForestGreen",
      "hex": "#228B22",
      "rgb": [
        34,
        139,
        34
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.12
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aqua and forestgreen go together?

Yes. Aqua and ForestGreen 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 3.12:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between aqua and forestgreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Aqua (#0FF0FE) and ForestGreen (#228B22) is 3.12:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use aqua and forestgreen 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 aqua and forestgreen?

Aqua has the hex code #0FF0FE and RGB values rgb(15, 240, 254). ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 34). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.