Lime & Orange, Yellow Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #AC5F20;
--color-2: #D8A52C;
--color-3: #CFC83F;
--color-4: #9ABB16;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#AC5F20',
'palette-2': '#D8A52C',
'palette-3': '#CFC83F',
'palette-4': '#9ABB16',
}
const palette = [
'#AC5F20',
'#D8A52C',
'#CFC83F',
'#9ABB16',
];
$color-1: #AC5F20;
$color-2: #D8A52C;
$color-3: #CFC83F;
$color-4: #9ABB16;
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Lime (#9ABB16) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 69% and lightness of 46%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Orange #AC5F20
rgb(172, 95, 32) · hsl(27, 69%, 40%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Yellow #D8A52C
rgb(216, 165, 44) · hsl(42, 69%, 51%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Yellow #CFC83F
rgb(207, 200, 63) · hsl(57, 60%, 53%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Lime #9ABB16
rgb(154, 187, 22) · hsl(72, 79%, 41%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #AC5F20 | #CFC83F | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #AC5F20 | #9ABB16 | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #AC5F20 | #D8A52C | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D8A52C | #CFC83F | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC83F | #9ABB16 | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D8A52C | #9ABB16 | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Yellow (#CFC83F): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Orange (#AC5F20): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Lime (#9ABB16): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Yellow (#D8A52C): 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: Orange (#AC5F20), Yellow (#D8A52C), Yellow (#CFC83F) and Lime (#9ABB16).
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 #AC5F20, #D8A52C, #CFC83F and #9ABB16. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.