Coral and ForestGreen
Triadic color combination with 1.40:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FC5A50252, 90, 803, 97%, 65%#228B2234, 139, 34120, 61%, 34%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 Coral and ForestGreen is 117 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Coral surface
Sample text on a coral 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: #FC5A50;
--color-b: #228B22;
--color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
--color-b-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
}JSON
{
"name": "Coral and ForestGreen",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Coral",
"hex": "#FC5A50",
"rgb": [
252,
90,
80
]
},
{
"name": "ForestGreen",
"hex": "#228B22",
"rgb": [
34,
139,
34
]
}
],
"harmony": "Triadic",
"contrastRatio": 1.4
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do coral and forestgreen go together?
Yes. Coral and ForestGreen 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 1.40:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between coral and forestgreen?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and ForestGreen (#228B22) is 1.40:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use coral 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 coral and forestgreen?
Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). 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.