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ForestGreen and SkyBlue

Contrasting color combination with 2.52:1 contrast ratio

#228B22
#87CEEB

Color Values

ForestGreen
HEX #228B22
RGB 34, 139, 34
HSL 120, 61%, 34%
SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%

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 SkyBlue is 77 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.52:1
ForestGreen background with SkyBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

ForestGreen surface

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

SkyBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #228B22;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "ForestGreen and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "ForestGreen",
      "hex": "#228B22",
      "rgb": [
        34,
        139,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 2.52
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do forestgreen and skyblue go together?

Yes. ForestGreen and SkyBlue 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 2.52:1, 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 skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between ForestGreen (#228B22) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 2.52:1. 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 skyblue 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 skyblue?

ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 34). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.