ForestGreen and PaleGreen
Analogous color combination with 3.47:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#228B2234, 139, 34120, 61%, 34%#98FB98152, 251, 152120, 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 ForestGreen and PaleGreen is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
ForestGreen surface
Sample text on a forestgreen 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: #228B22;
--color-b: #98FB98;
--color-a-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
--color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}JSON
{
"name": "ForestGreen and PaleGreen",
"colors": [
{
"name": "ForestGreen",
"hex": "#228B22",
"rgb": [
34,
139,
34
]
},
{
"name": "PaleGreen",
"hex": "#98FB98",
"rgb": [
152,
251,
152
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 3.47
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do forestgreen and palegreen go together?
Yes. ForestGreen 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 3.47:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between forestgreen and palegreen?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between ForestGreen (#228B22) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 3.47:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use forestgreen 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 forestgreen and palegreen?
ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 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.