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FireBrick and PaleGreen

Triadic color combination with 5.27:1 contrast ratio

#B22222
#98FB98

Color Values

FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 68%, 42%
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 FireBrick and PaleGreen is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.27:1
FireBrick background with PaleGreen text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

FireBrick surface

Sample text on a firebrick 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: #B22222;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "FireBrick and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 5.27
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do firebrick and palegreen go together?

Yes. FireBrick 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 5.27:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between firebrick and palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 5.27:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use firebrick 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 firebrick and palegreen?

FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). 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.