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Lavender and PaleGreen

Split-Complementary color combination with 2.66:1 contrast ratio

#B56EDC
#98FB98

Color Values

Lavender
HEX #B56EDC
RGB 181, 110, 220
HSL 279, 61%, 65%
PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between Lavender and PaleGreen is 159 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.66:1
Lavender background with PaleGreen text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Lavender surface

Sample text on a lavender 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: #B56EDC;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 181, 110, 220;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lavender and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lavender",
      "hex": "#B56EDC",
      "rgb": [
        181,
        110,
        220
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.66
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do lavender and palegreen go together?

Yes. Lavender and PaleGreen form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.66:1, 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 palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lavender (#B56EDC) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 2.66:1. 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 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 lavender and palegreen?

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