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Lime and Silver

Contrasting color combination with 1.38:1 contrast ratio

#AAFF32
#CDC5C2

Color Values

Lime
HEX #AAFF32
RGB 170, 255, 50
HSL 85, 100%, 60%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

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 Silver is 69 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.38:1
Lime background with Silver text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Lime surface

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

Silver surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #AAFF32;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Lime and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.38
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do lime and silver go together?

Yes. Lime and Silver 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 1.38:1, 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 silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 1.38:1. 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 silver 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 silver?

Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.