Green & Light Yellow, Light Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F0EDD0;
--color-2: #9BE89F;
--color-3: #D6B0E8;
--color-4: #EDCAC5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F0EDD0',
'palette-2': '#9BE89F',
'palette-3': '#D6B0E8',
'palette-4': '#EDCAC5',
}
const palette = [
'#F0EDD0',
'#9BE89F',
'#D6B0E8',
'#EDCAC5',
];
$color-1: #F0EDD0;
$color-2: #9BE89F;
$color-3: #D6B0E8;
$color-4: #EDCAC5;
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Green (#9BE89F) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 55% and lightness of 82%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Light Yellow #F0EDD0
rgb(240, 237, 208) · hsl(54, 52%, 88%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Green #9BE89F
rgb(155, 232, 159) · hsl(123, 63%, 76%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Violet #D6B0E8
rgb(214, 176, 232) · hsl(281, 55%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Red #EDCAC5
rgb(237, 202, 197) · hsl(7, 53%, 85%)
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).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F0EDD0 | #D6B0E8 | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #9BE89F | #D6B0E8 | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0EDD0 | #EDCAC5 | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0EDD0 | #9BE89F | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D6B0E8 | #EDCAC5 | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #9BE89F | #EDCAC5 | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Yellow (#F0EDD0): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Green (#9BE89F): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Green (#9BE89F): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Violet (#D6B0E8): 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 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: Light Yellow (#F0EDD0), Green (#9BE89F), Light Violet (#D6B0E8) and Light Red (#EDCAC5).
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 #F0EDD0, #9BE89F, #D6B0E8 and #EDCAC5. 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.