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PaleGreen and SteelBlue

Contrasting color combination with 3.24:1 contrast ratio

#98FB98
#4682B4

Color Values

PaleGreen
HEX #98FB98
RGB 152, 251, 152
HSL 120, 93%, 79%
SteelBlue
HEX #4682B4
RGB 70, 130, 180
HSL 207, 44%, 49%

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 SteelBlue is 87 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.24:1
PaleGreen background with SteelBlue text
AA large text only

UI Preview

PaleGreen surface

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

SteelBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #98FB98;
  --color-b: #4682B4;
  --color-a-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
  --color-b-rgb: 70, 130, 180;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleGreen and SteelBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleGreen",
      "hex": "#98FB98",
      "rgb": [
        152,
        251,
        152
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SteelBlue",
      "hex": "#4682B4",
      "rgb": [
        70,
        130,
        180
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.24
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palegreen and steelblue go together?

Yes. PaleGreen and SteelBlue 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 3.24:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between palegreen and steelblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleGreen (#98FB98) and SteelBlue (#4682B4) is 3.24:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use palegreen and steelblue 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 steelblue?

PaleGreen has the hex code #98FB98 and RGB values rgb(152, 251, 152). SteelBlue has the hex code #4682B4 and RGB values rgb(70, 130, 180). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.