Coral and Green
Triadic color combination with 1.64:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FC5A50252, 90, 803, 97%, 65%#0080000, 128, 0120, 100%, 25%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 Green 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.
Green surface
Sample text on a green background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FC5A50;
--color-b: #008000;
--color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
--color-b-rgb: 0, 128, 0;
}JSON
{
"name": "Coral and Green",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Coral",
"hex": "#FC5A50",
"rgb": [
252,
90,
80
]
},
{
"name": "Green",
"hex": "#008000",
"rgb": [
0,
128,
0
]
}
],
"harmony": "Triadic",
"contrastRatio": 1.64
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do coral and green go together?
Yes. Coral and Green 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 1.64:1, 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 green?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and Green (#008000) is 1.64:1. 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 green 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 green?
Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). Green has the hex code #008000 and RGB values rgb(0, 128, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.