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Lime and SaddleBrown

Contrasting color combination with 5.77:1 contrast ratio

#AAFF32
#8B4513

Color Values

Lime
HEX #AAFF32
RGB 170, 255, 50
HSL 85, 100%, 60%
SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%

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 SaddleBrown is 60 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.77:1
Lime background with SaddleBrown text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Lime surface

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

SaddleBrown surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #AAFF32;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lime and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.77
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do lime and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. Lime and SaddleBrown 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 5.77:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between lime and saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 5.77:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use lime and saddlebrown 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 saddlebrown?

Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.