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ForestGreen and Gold

Contrasting color combination with 3.13:1 contrast ratio

#228B22
#FFD700

Color Values

ForestGreen
HEX #228B22
RGB 34, 139, 34
HSL 120, 61%, 34%
Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%

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 ForestGreen and Gold is 69 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.13:1
ForestGreen background with Gold text
AA large text only

UI Preview

ForestGreen surface

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

Gold surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #228B22;
  --color-b: #FFD700;
  --color-a-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "ForestGreen and Gold",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "ForestGreen",
      "hex": "#228B22",
      "rgb": [
        34,
        139,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.13
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do forestgreen and gold go together?

Yes. ForestGreen and Gold 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 3.13:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between forestgreen and gold?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between ForestGreen (#228B22) and Gold (#FFD700) is 3.13:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use forestgreen and gold 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 forestgreen and gold?

ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 34). Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.