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ForestGreen and IndianRed

Triadic color combination with 1.10:1 contrast ratio

#228B22
#CD5C5C

Color Values

ForestGreen
HEX #228B22
RGB 34, 139, 34
HSL 120, 61%, 34%
IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%

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 ForestGreen and IndianRed is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.10:1
ForestGreen background with IndianRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

ForestGreen surface

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

IndianRed surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #228B22;
  --color-b: #CD5C5C;
  --color-a-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "ForestGreen and IndianRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "ForestGreen",
      "hex": "#228B22",
      "rgb": [
        34,
        139,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.1
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do forestgreen and indianred go together?

Yes. ForestGreen and IndianRed 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 1.10:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between forestgreen and indianred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between ForestGreen (#228B22) and IndianRed (#CD5C5C) is 1.10:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use forestgreen and indianred 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 indianred?

ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 34). IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.