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Lime and PaleVioletRed

Triadic color combination with 2.53:1 contrast ratio

#AAFF32
#DB7093

Color Values

Lime
HEX #AAFF32
RGB 170, 255, 50
HSL 85, 100%, 60%
PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%

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 Lime and PaleVioletRed is 105 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.53:1
Lime background with PaleVioletRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Lime surface

Sample text on a lime background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

PaleVioletRed surface

Sample text on a palevioletred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #AAFF32;
  --color-b: #DB7093;
  --color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
  --color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lime and PaleVioletRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.53
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do lime and palevioletred go together?

Yes. Lime and PaleVioletRed 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 2.53:1, 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 palevioletred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 2.53:1. 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 palevioletred 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 palevioletred?

Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.