Lime and Tomato
Contrasting color combination with 3.14:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#AAFF32170, 255, 5085, 100%, 60%#EF4026239, 64, 388, 86%, 54%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 Tomato is 77 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.
Tomato surface
Sample text on a tomato background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #AAFF32;
--color-b: #EF4026;
--color-a-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
--color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}JSON
{
"name": "Lime and Tomato",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Lime",
"hex": "#AAFF32",
"rgb": [
170,
255,
50
]
},
{
"name": "Tomato",
"hex": "#EF4026",
"rgb": [
239,
64,
38
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 3.14
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do lime and tomato go together?
Yes. Lime and Tomato 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 3.14:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between lime and tomato?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Lime (#AAFF32) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 3.14:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use lime and tomato 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 tomato?
Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.