Dark Green & Green, Light Green Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #2B4E18;
--color-2: #569C30;
--color-3: #89CF63;
--color-4: #C4E7B1;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#2B4E18',
'palette-2': '#569C30',
'palette-3': '#89CF63',
'palette-4': '#C4E7B1',
}
const palette = [
'#2B4E18',
'#569C30',
'#89CF63',
'#C4E7B1',
];
$color-1: #2B4E18;
$color-2: #569C30;
$color-3: #89CF63;
$color-4: #C4E7B1;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Dark Green (#2B4E18) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 53% and lightness of 50%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Green #2B4E18
rgb(43, 78, 24) · hsl(99, 53%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Green #569C30
rgb(86, 156, 48) · hsl(99, 53%, 40%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Green #89CF63
rgb(137, 207, 99) · hsl(99, 53%, 60%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Green #C4E7B1
rgb(196, 231, 177) · hsl(99, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2B4E18 | #C4E7B1 | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #2B4E18 | #89CF63 | 5.06:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #2B4E18 | #569C30 | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #569C30 | #C4E7B1 | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #569C30 | #89CF63 | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #89CF63 | #C4E7B1 | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Green (#C4E7B1): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Green (#2B4E18): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Green (#2B4E18): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Green (#569C30): 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 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: Dark Green (#2B4E18), Green (#569C30), Green (#89CF63) and Light Green (#C4E7B1).
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 #2B4E18, #569C30, #89CF63 and #C4E7B1. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Green text on Light Green reaches a contrast ratio of 6.99:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.