CornflowerBlue and Lime

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #6495ED;
  --color-b: #AAFF32;
  --color-a-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-b-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CornflowerBlue and Lime",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CornflowerBlue",
      "hex": "#6495ED",
      "rgb": [
        100,
        149,
        237
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.42
}

Do cornflowerblue and lime go together?

Yes. CornflowerBlue and Lime 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 2.42:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cornflowerblue and lime?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) and Lime (#AAFF32) is 2.42:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cornflowerblue and lime 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 cornflowerblue and lime?

CornflowerBlue has the hex code #6495ED and RGB values rgb(100, 149, 237). Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.