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Lime and Purple

Split-Complementary color combination with 7.65:1 contrast ratio

#AAFF32
#800080

Color Values

Lime
HEX #AAFF32
RGB 170, 255, 50
HSL 85, 100%, 60%
Purple
HEX #800080
RGB 128, 0, 128
HSL 300, 100%, 25%

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 Purple is 145 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

7.65:1
Lime background with Purple text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Lime surface

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

Purple surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #AAFF32;
  --color-b: #800080;
  --color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
  --color-b-rgb: 128, 0, 128;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lime and Purple",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Purple",
      "hex": "#800080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 7.65
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do lime and purple go together?

Yes. Lime and Purple 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 7.65:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between lime and purple?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and Purple (#800080) is 7.65:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use lime and purple 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 purple?

Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). Purple has the hex code #800080 and RGB values rgb(128, 0, 128). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.