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Orchid and PaleGreen

Triadic color combination with 2.59:1 contrast ratio

#7A81FF
#98FB98

Color Values

Orchid
HEX #7A81FF
RGB 122, 129, 255
HSL 237, 100%, 74%
PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Orchid and PaleGreen is 117 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.59:1
Orchid background with PaleGreen text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Orchid surface

Sample text on a orchid 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: #7A81FF;
  --color-b: #98FB98;
  --color-a-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Orchid and PaleGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Orchid",
      "hex": "#7A81FF",
      "rgb": [
        122,
        129,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.59
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do orchid and palegreen go together?

Yes. Orchid and PaleGreen form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.59:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between orchid and palegreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orchid (#7A81FF) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 2.59:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use orchid 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 orchid and palegreen?

Orchid has the hex code #7A81FF and RGB values rgb(122, 129, 255). 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.