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PaleGreen and Purple

Complementary color combination with 7.44:1 contrast ratio

#98FB98
#800080

Color Values

PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%
Purple
HEX #800080
RGB 128, 0, 128
HSL 300, 100%, 25%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between PaleGreen and Purple is 180 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

7.44:1
PaleGreen background with Purple text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

PaleGreen surface

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

Purple surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #98FB98;
  --color-b: #800080;
  --color-a-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
  --color-b-rgb: 128, 0, 128;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleGreen and Purple",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Purple",
      "hex": "#800080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 7.44
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palegreen and purple go together?

Yes. PaleGreen and Purple form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.44:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between palegreen and purple?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleGreen (#98FB98) and Purple (#800080) is 7.44:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use palegreen and purple 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for palegreen and purple?

PaleGreen has the hex code #98FB98 and RGB values rgb(152, 251, 152). Purple has the hex code #800080 and RGB values rgb(128, 0, 128). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.