Lime and Peru
Contrasting color combination with 2.43:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#AAFF32170, 255, 5085, 100%, 60%#CD853F205, 133, 6330, 59%, 53%Harmony: Contrasting
These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.
The hue angle between Lime and Peru is 55 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.
Peru surface
Sample text on a peru background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #AAFF32;
--color-b: #CD853F;
--color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
--color-b-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
}JSON
{
"name": "Lime and Peru",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Lime",
"hex": "#AAFF32",
"rgb": [
170,
255,
50
]
},
{
"name": "Peru",
"hex": "#CD853F",
"rgb": [
205,
133,
63
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 2.43
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do lime and peru go together?
Yes. Lime and Peru form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.43:1, 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 peru?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and Peru (#CD853F) is 2.43:1. 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 peru 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 peru?
Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). Peru has the hex code #CD853F and RGB values rgb(205, 133, 63). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.