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Lavender and Lime

Complementary color combination with 2.74:1 contrast ratio

#B56EDC
#AAFF32

Color Values

Lavender
HEX #B56EDC
RGB 181, 110, 220
HSL 279, 61%, 65%
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 Lavender and Lime is 166 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.74:1
Lavender background with Lime text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Lavender surface

Sample text on a lavender 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: #B56EDC;
  --color-b: #AAFF32;
  --color-a-rgb: 181, 110, 220;
  --color-b-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lavender and Lime",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lavender",
      "hex": "#B56EDC",
      "rgb": [
        181,
        110,
        220
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.74
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do lavender and lime go together?

Yes. Lavender 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 2.74:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between lavender and lime?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lavender (#B56EDC) and Lime (#AAFF32) is 2.74:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use lavender 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 lavender and lime?

Lavender has the hex code #B56EDC and RGB values rgb(181, 110, 220). 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.