Dark Lime & Lime, Light Lime Color Palette — PaletteCSS
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Dark Lime & Lime, Light Lime Color Palette

#49570F 73, 87, 15
#91AE1E 145, 174, 30
#C4E151 196, 225, 81
#E2F0A8 226, 240, 168
#49570F
Color 1
#91AE1E
Color 2
#C4E151
Color 3
#E2F0A8
Color 4
:root {
  --color-1: #49570F;
  --color-2: #91AE1E;
  --color-3: #C4E151;
  --color-4: #E2F0A8;
}
colors: {
  'palette-1': '#49570F',
  'palette-2': '#91AE1E',
  'palette-3': '#C4E151',
  'palette-4': '#E2F0A8',
}
const palette = [
  '#49570F',
  '#91AE1E',
  '#C4E151',
  '#E2F0A8',
];
$color-1: #49570F;
$color-2: #91AE1E;
$color-3: #C4E151;
$color-4: #E2F0A8;
Palette Codes 4 COLORS

This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.

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Added Jun 2026
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About this color palette

This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Dark Lime (#49570F) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 71% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.

The colors in this palette

Dark Lime #49570F

rgb(73, 87, 15) · hsl(72, 71%, 20%)

A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.

Lime #91AE1E

rgb(145, 174, 30) · hsl(72, 71%, 40%)

A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.

Lime #C4E151

rgb(196, 225, 81) · hsl(72, 71%, 60%)

A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.

Light Lime #E2F0A8

rgb(226, 240, 168) · hsl(72, 71%, 80%)

A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.

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).

TextBackgroundRatioAAAAA
#49570F #E2F0A8 6.51:1 Pass Fail
#49570F #C4E151 5.37:1 Pass Fail
#49570F #91AE1E 3.12:1 Fail Fail
#91AE1E #E2F0A8 2.09:1 Fail Fail
#91AE1E #C4E151 1.72:1 Fail Fail
#C4E151 #E2F0A8 1.21:1 Fail Fail

How to use these colors

  • Background — Light Lime (#E2F0A8): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
  • Text — Dark Lime (#49570F): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
  • Primary — Dark Lime (#49570F): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
  • Accent — Lime (#91AE1E): 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 Dark 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: Dark Lime (#49570F), Lime (#91AE1E), Lime (#C4E151) and Light Lime (#E2F0A8).

Is this a warm or cool colour palette?

It is a warm palette — its tones lean toward reds, oranges and yellows, which feel energetic and inviting.

What are the hex codes for this palette?

The hex codes are #49570F, #91AE1E, #C4E151 and #E2F0A8. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.

Is this palette accessible for text?

Yes — Dark Lime text on Light Lime reaches a contrast ratio of 6.51:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.

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