Green and Lime
Contrasting color combination with 4.17:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#0080000, 128, 0120, 100%, 25%#AAFF32170, 255, 5085, 100%, 60%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 Green and Lime is 35 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Green surface
Sample text on a green background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Lime surface
Sample text on a lime background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #008000;
--color-b: #AAFF32;
--color-a-rgb: 0, 128, 0;
--color-b-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
}JSON
{
"name": "Green and Lime",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Green",
"hex": "#008000",
"rgb": [
0,
128,
0
]
},
{
"name": "Lime",
"hex": "#AAFF32",
"rgb": [
170,
255,
50
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 4.17
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do green and lime go together?
Yes. Green and Lime 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 4.17:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between green and lime?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Green (#008000) and Lime (#AAFF32) is 4.17:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use green and lime 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 green and lime?
Green has the hex code #008000 and RGB values rgb(0, 128, 0). Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.