Plum and SeaGreen

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #66386A;
  --color-b: #2E8B57;
  --color-a-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
  --color-b-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Plum and SeaGreen",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SeaGreen",
      "hex": "#2E8B57",
      "rgb": [
        46,
        139,
        87
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 2.12
}

Do plum and seagreen go together?

Yes. Plum and SeaGreen 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 2.12:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between plum and seagreen?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Plum (#66386A) and SeaGreen (#2E8B57) is 2.12:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use plum 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. 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 plum and seagreen?

Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). 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.