Light Green & Dark Teal, Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #1A535C;
--color-2: #4ECDC4;
--color-3: #F7FFF7;
--color-4: #FF6B6B;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#1A535C',
'palette-2': '#4ECDC4',
'palette-3': '#F7FFF7',
'palette-4': '#FF6B6B',
}
const palette = [
'#1A535C',
'#4ECDC4',
'#F7FFF7',
'#FF6B6B',
];
$color-1: #1A535C;
$color-2: #4ECDC4;
$color-3: #F7FFF7;
$color-4: #FF6B6B;
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Light Green (#F7FFF7) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 78% and lightness of 62%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Teal #1A535C
rgb(26, 83, 92) · hsl(188, 56%, 23%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Teal #4ECDC4
rgb(78, 205, 196) · hsl(176, 56%, 55%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Green #F7FFF7
rgb(247, 255, 247) · hsl(120, 100%, 98%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Red #FF6B6B
rgb(255, 107, 107) · hsl(0, 100%, 71%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A535C | #F7FFF7 | 8.46:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #1A535C | #4ECDC4 | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #1A535C | #FF6B6B | 3.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F7FFF7 | #FF6B6B | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4ECDC4 | #F7FFF7 | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4ECDC4 | #FF6B6B | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Green (#F7FFF7): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Teal (#1A535C): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Red (#FF6B6B): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Teal (#4ECDC4): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Light Green tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Dark Teal (#1A535C), Teal (#4ECDC4), Light Green (#F7FFF7) and Red (#FF6B6B).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #1A535C, #4ECDC4, #F7FFF7 and #FF6B6B. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Teal text on Light Green reaches a contrast ratio of 8.46:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.