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DarkGreen and MediumPurple

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.98:1 contrast ratio

#006400
#9370DB

Color Values

DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%
MediumPurple
HEX #9370DB
RGB 147, 112, 219
HSL 260, 60%, 65%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between DarkGreen and MediumPurple is 140 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.98:1
DarkGreen background with MediumPurple text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkGreen surface

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

MediumPurple surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #006400;
  --color-b: #9370DB;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 147, 112, 219;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and MediumPurple",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MediumPurple",
      "hex": "#9370DB",
      "rgb": [
        147,
        112,
        219
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.98
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkgreen and mediumpurple go together?

Yes. DarkGreen and MediumPurple form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.98:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and mediumpurple?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and MediumPurple (#9370DB) is 1.98:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use darkgreen and mediumpurple 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 mediumpurple?

DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). MediumPurple has the hex code #9370DB and RGB values rgb(147, 112, 219). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.