Green and PaleGreen

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #008000;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 128, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Green and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Green",
      "hex": "#008000",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        128,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 4.06
}

Do green and palegreen go together?

Yes. Green 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 4.06:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between green and palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Green (#008000) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 4.06:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use green 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 green and palegreen?

Green has the hex code #008000 and RGB values rgb(0, 128, 0). 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.