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Orchid and SeaGreen

Contrasting color combination with 1.30:1 contrast ratio

#7A81FF
#2E8B57

Color Values

Orchid
HEX #7A81FF
RGB 122, 129, 255
HSL 237, 100%, 74%
SeaGreen
HEX #2E8B57
RGB 46, 139, 87
HSL 146, 50%, 36%

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 Orchid and SeaGreen is 91 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.30:1
Orchid background with SeaGreen text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Orchid surface

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

SeaGreen surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #7A81FF;
  --color-b: #2E8B57;
  --color-a-rgb: 122, 129, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Orchid and SeaGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Orchid",
      "hex": "#7A81FF",
      "rgb": [
        122,
        129,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SeaGreen",
      "hex": "#2E8B57",
      "rgb": [
        46,
        139,
        87
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.3
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do orchid and seagreen go together?

Yes. Orchid and SeaGreen 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 1.30:1, 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 seagreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orchid (#7A81FF) and SeaGreen (#2E8B57) is 1.30:1. 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 seagreen 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 seagreen?

Orchid has the hex code #7A81FF and RGB values rgb(122, 129, 255). SeaGreen has the hex code #2E8B57 and RGB values rgb(46, 139, 87). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.