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IndianRed and PaleGreen

Triadic color combination with 3.14:1 contrast ratio

#CD5C5C
#98FB98

Color Values

IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%
PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between IndianRed and PaleGreen is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.14:1
IndianRed background with PaleGreen text
AA large text only

UI Preview

IndianRed surface

Sample text on a indianred 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: #CD5C5C;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "IndianRed and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 3.14
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indianred and palegreen go together?

Yes. IndianRed and PaleGreen form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.14:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between indianred and palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between IndianRed (#CD5C5C) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 3.14:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use indianred 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. 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 indianred and palegreen?

IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). 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.