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PaleGreen and SaddleBrown

Contrasting color combination with 5.61:1 contrast ratio

#98FB98
#8B4513

Color Values

PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%
SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%

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 PaleGreen and SaddleBrown is 95 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.61:1
PaleGreen background with SaddleBrown text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

PaleGreen surface

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

SaddleBrown surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #98FB98;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleGreen and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 5.61
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palegreen and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. PaleGreen and SaddleBrown 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 5.61:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between palegreen and saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleGreen (#98FB98) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 5.61:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use palegreen and saddlebrown 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 saddlebrown?

PaleGreen has the hex code #98FB98 and RGB values rgb(152, 251, 152). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.