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CadetBlue and DarkGreen

Contrasting color combination with 2.44:1 contrast ratio

#5F9EA0
#006400

Color Values

CadetBlue
HEX #5F9EA0
RGB 95, 158, 160
HSL 182, 25%, 50%
DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%

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 CadetBlue and DarkGreen is 62 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.44:1
CadetBlue background with DarkGreen text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CadetBlue surface

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

DarkGreen surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #5F9EA0;
  --color-b: #006400;
  --color-a-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
  --color-b-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CadetBlue and DarkGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CadetBlue",
      "hex": "#5F9EA0",
      "rgb": [
        95,
        158,
        160
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 2.44
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cadetblue and darkgreen go together?

Yes. CadetBlue and DarkGreen 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 2.44:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cadetblue and darkgreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) and DarkGreen (#006400) is 2.44:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cadetblue and darkgreen 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 cadetblue and darkgreen?

CadetBlue has the hex code #5F9EA0 and RGB values rgb(95, 158, 160). DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.