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Navy and PaleGreen

Contrasting color combination with 14.08:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#98FB98

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%

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 Navy and PaleGreen is 100 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

14.08:1
Navy background with PaleGreen text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Navy surface

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

PaleGreen surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #01153E;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 14.08
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and palegreen go together?

Yes. Navy and PaleGreen 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 14.08:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 14.08:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use navy and palegreen 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 navy and palegreen?

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). PaleGreen has the hex code #98FB98 and RGB values rgb(152, 251, 152). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.