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Indigo and Lime

Complementary color combination with 11.38:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#AAFF32

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
Lime
HEX #AAFF32
RGB 170, 255, 50
HSL 85, 100%, 60%

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 Indigo and Lime is 180 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

11.38:1
Indigo background with Lime text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Indigo surface

Sample text on a indigo 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: #380282;
  --color-b: #AAFF32;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and Lime",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 11.38
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and lime go together?

Yes. Indigo and Lime 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 11.38:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and lime?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and Lime (#AAFF32) is 11.38:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use indigo 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. 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 indigo and lime?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). 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.