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PaleGreen and PaleVioletRed

Split-Complementary color combination with 2.46:1 contrast ratio

#98FB98
#DB7093

Color Values

PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%
PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between PaleGreen and PaleVioletRed is 140 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.46:1
PaleGreen background with PaleVioletRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

PaleGreen surface

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

PaleVioletRed surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #98FB98;
  --color-b: #DB7093;
  --color-a-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
  --color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleGreen and PaleVioletRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.46
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palegreen and palevioletred go together?

Yes. PaleGreen and PaleVioletRed form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.46:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between palegreen and palevioletred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleGreen (#98FB98) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 2.46:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use palegreen and palevioletred 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 palegreen and palevioletred?

PaleGreen has the hex code #98FB98 and RGB values rgb(152, 251, 152). PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.