Lime & Lime, Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #7CBB07;
--color-2: #C1E878;
--color-3: #4E0ACD;
--color-4: #C4B1E7;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#7CBB07',
'palette-2': '#C1E878',
'palette-3': '#4E0ACD',
'palette-4': '#C4B1E7',
}
const palette = [
'#7CBB07',
'#C1E878',
'#4E0ACD',
'#C4B1E7',
];
$color-1: #7CBB07;
$color-2: #C1E878;
$color-3: #4E0ACD;
$color-4: #C4B1E7;
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Lime (#7CBB07) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 77% and lightness of 57%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Lime #7CBB07
rgb(124, 187, 7) · hsl(81, 93%, 38%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Lime #C1E878
rgb(193, 232, 120) · hsl(81, 71%, 69%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Violet #4E0ACD
rgb(78, 10, 205) · hsl(261, 91%, 42%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Violet #C4B1E7
rgb(196, 177, 231) · hsl(261, 53%, 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).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C1E878 | #4E0ACD | 6.71:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #4E0ACD | #C4B1E7 | 4.8:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #7CBB07 | #4E0ACD | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7CBB07 | #C1E878 | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C1E878 | #C4B1E7 | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #7CBB07 | #C4B1E7 | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Violet (#C4B1E7): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Lime (#7CBB07): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Lime (#7CBB07): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Violet (#4E0ACD): 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 (#7CBB07), Lime (#C1E878), Violet (#4E0ACD) and Light Violet (#C4B1E7).
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 #7CBB07, #C1E878, #4E0ACD and #C4B1E7. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Lime text on Violet reaches a contrast ratio of 6.71:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.