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Coral and PaleGreen

Triadic color combination with 2.47:1 contrast ratio

#FC5A50
#98FB98

Color Values

Coral
HEX #FC5A50
RGB 252, 90, 80
HSL 3, 97%, 65%
PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%

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 PaleGreen is 117 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.47:1
Coral background with PaleGreen text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Coral surface

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

PaleGreen surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FC5A50;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Coral and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Coral",
      "hex": "#FC5A50",
      "rgb": [
        252,
        90,
        80
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.47
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do coral and palegreen go together?

Yes. Coral and PaleGreen 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 2.47:1, 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 palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 2.47:1. 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 palegreen 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 palegreen?

Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). PaleGreen has the hex code #98FB98 and RGB values rgb(152, 251, 152). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.