Lime and Orchid
Split-Complementary color combination with 2.66:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#AAFF32170, 255, 5085, 100%, 60%#7A81FF122, 129, 255237, 100%, 74%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 Lime and Orchid is 152 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Lime surface
Sample text on a lime background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Orchid surface
Sample text on a orchid background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #AAFF32;
--color-b: #7A81FF;
--color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
--color-b-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
}JSON
{
"name": "Lime and Orchid",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Lime",
"hex": "#AAFF32",
"rgb": [
170,
255,
50
]
},
{
"name": "Orchid",
"hex": "#7A81FF",
"rgb": [
122,
129,
255
]
}
],
"harmony": "Split-Complementary",
"contrastRatio": 2.66
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do lime and orchid go together?
Yes. Lime and Orchid 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 lime and orchid?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and Orchid (#7A81FF) 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 lime and orchid 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 lime and orchid?
Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). Orchid has the hex code #7A81FF and RGB values rgb(122, 129, 255). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.