Using forest green on beige
Forest Green text gives a beige panel a dark, warm-toned anchor. The measurement assumes a flat beige fill, so a paper texture would need another check.
WCAG text contrast results
| Text criterion | Required ratio | Result |
|---|---|---|
| AA normal text | 4.5:1 | Fail |
| AA large text | 3:1 | Pass |
| AAA normal text | 7:1 | Fail |
| AAA large text | 4.5:1 | Fail |
This pair passes AA for large text, but fails for normal text. The displayed ratio is rounded to two decimal places; every decision uses the full calculation.
Choose the result for your text size
A 16 px regular label uses the normal-text result. A 24 px regular heading qualifies as large text. Here that distinction changes the AA result: the heading passes, while the label fails. If a small label fails, try a different color before making the label larger.
.pair-example {
color: #228B22;
background-color: #F5F5DC;
font-size: 16px;
}Try the reverse pair
Use Swap colors to put beige text on forest green. The ratio remains 3.97:1, but the page can feel very different when most of it becomes forest green. Check the new arrangement with real text and the surrounding layout.