Color Palettes

Purple and green: how to pair them

Purple and green have lots of contrast because one leans red and blue, and the other leans yellow. Together they bring to mind flowers like lilacs or lavender with their leaves. They work best when one of them is soft or muted.

Purple · #6A2C91
Green · #3E8E5E

Purple and green palettes

Classic
Pastel
Deep
Balanced
Neutral with accent
High contrast

Tips for pairing them

Pick one as the lead and use the other for details, with a neutral base. Dark purple with sage green is elegant; lilac with olive green is soft. At home, green plants against a lilac wall or a purple armchair look great. In fashion, avoid wearing both colors at full intensity at once.

Contrast between them: 2.2:1. Don’t put text in one color on the other: it’s hard to read.

More about these colors

Frequently asked questions

Do purple and green go together?

Yes, though it is a bold combo. It works best with one soft shade and a neutral.

What green goes best with purple?

Sage, olive and emerald. Neon greens are hard to pair.

More two-color combinations