Lime & Light Lime, Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #8EAF08;
--color-2: #D8E3AB;
--color-3: #4C24F0;
--color-4: #B2A5E3;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#8EAF08',
'palette-2': '#D8E3AB',
'palette-3': '#4C24F0',
'palette-4': '#B2A5E3',
}
const palette = [
'#8EAF08',
'#D8E3AB',
'#4C24F0',
'#B2A5E3',
];
$color-1: #8EAF08;
$color-2: #D8E3AB;
$color-3: #4C24F0;
$color-4: #B2A5E3;
This is a balanced, vibrant 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, vibrant 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Lime (#8EAF08) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 70% and lightness of 61%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Lime #8EAF08
rgb(142, 175, 8) · hsl(72, 91%, 36%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Lime #D8E3AB
rgb(216, 227, 171) · hsl(72, 50%, 78%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Violet #4C24F0
rgb(76, 36, 240) · hsl(252, 87%, 54%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Violet #B2A5E3
rgb(178, 165, 227) · hsl(253, 53%, 77%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D8E3AB | #4C24F0 | 5.5:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #4C24F0 | #B2A5E3 | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8EAF08 | #4C24F0 | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8EAF08 | #D8E3AB | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D8E3AB | #B2A5E3 | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #8EAF08 | #B2A5E3 | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Lime (#D8E3AB): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Lime (#8EAF08): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Lime (#8EAF08): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Violet (#4C24F0): 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 Lime 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: Lime (#8EAF08), Light Lime (#D8E3AB), Violet (#4C24F0) and Violet (#B2A5E3).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is balanced, mixing warm and cool tones fairly evenly.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #8EAF08, #D8E3AB, #4C24F0 and #B2A5E3. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Light Lime text on Violet reaches a contrast ratio of 5.5:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.