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DarkGreen and Lime

Contrasting color combination with 6.04:1 contrast ratio

#006400
#AAFF32

Color Values

DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%
Lime
HEX #AAFF32
RGB 170, 255, 50
HSL 85, 100%, 60%

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 DarkGreen and Lime is 35 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.04:1
DarkGreen background with Lime text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

DarkGreen surface

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

Lime surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #006400;
  --color-b: #AAFF32;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and Lime",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 6.04
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkgreen and lime go together?

Yes. DarkGreen and Lime 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 6.04:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and lime?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and Lime (#AAFF32) is 6.04:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use darkgreen 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 darkgreen and lime?

DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). 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.