Lime and RoyalBlue

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #AAFF32;
  --color-b: #4169E1;
  --color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
  --color-b-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lime and RoyalBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "RoyalBlue",
      "hex": "#4169E1",
      "rgb": [
        65,
        105,
        225
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.94
}

Do lime and royalblue go together?

Yes. Lime and RoyalBlue 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 3.94:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between lime and royalblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is 3.94:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use lime and royalblue 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 royalblue?

Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). RoyalBlue has the hex code #4169E1 and RGB values rgb(65, 105, 225). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.