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DarkGreen and PaleGreen

Analogous color combination with 5.88:1 contrast ratio

#006400
#98FB98

Color Values

DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%
PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between DarkGreen and PaleGreen is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.88:1
DarkGreen background with PaleGreen text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

DarkGreen surface

Sample text on a darkgreen 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: #006400;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 5.88
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkgreen and palegreen go together?

Yes. DarkGreen and PaleGreen form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.88:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 5.88:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use darkgreen 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for darkgreen and palegreen?

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