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ForestGreen and Plum

Complementary color combination with 2.05:1 contrast ratio

#228B22
#66386A

Color Values

ForestGreen
HEX #228B22
RGB 34, 139, 34
HSL 120, 61%, 34%
Plum
HEX #66386A
RGB 102, 56, 106
HSL 295, 31%, 32%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between ForestGreen and Plum is 175 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.05:1
ForestGreen background with Plum text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

ForestGreen surface

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

Plum surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #228B22;
  --color-b: #66386A;
  --color-a-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "ForestGreen and Plum",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "ForestGreen",
      "hex": "#228B22",
      "rgb": [
        34,
        139,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.05
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do forestgreen and plum go together?

Yes. ForestGreen and Plum form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.05:1, 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 plum?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between ForestGreen (#228B22) and Plum (#66386A) is 2.05:1. 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 plum 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for forestgreen and plum?

ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 34). Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.