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PaleVioletRed and SeaGreen

Complementary color combination with 1.36:1 contrast ratio

#DB7093
#2E8B57

Color Values

PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%
SeaGreen
HEX #2E8B57
RGB 46, 139, 87
HSL 146, 50%, 36%

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 PaleVioletRed and SeaGreen is 166 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.36:1
PaleVioletRed background with SeaGreen text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

PaleVioletRed surface

Sample text on a palevioletred 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: #DB7093;
  --color-b: #2E8B57;
  --color-a-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
  --color-b-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "PaleVioletRed and SeaGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SeaGreen",
      "hex": "#2E8B57",
      "rgb": [
        46,
        139,
        87
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.36
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do palevioletred and seagreen go together?

Yes. PaleVioletRed and SeaGreen 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 1.36:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between palevioletred and seagreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) and SeaGreen (#2E8B57) is 1.36:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use palevioletred 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. 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 palevioletred and seagreen?

PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). 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.