Green & Orange, Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #E18D51;
--color-2: #20DF70;
--color-3: #5B22AA;
--color-4: #E8DCD4;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#E18D51',
'palette-2': '#20DF70',
'palette-3': '#5B22AA',
'palette-4': '#E8DCD4',
}
const palette = [
'#E18D51',
'#20DF70',
'#5B22AA',
'#E8DCD4',
];
$color-1: #E18D51;
$color-2: #20DF70;
$color-3: #5B22AA;
$color-4: #E8DCD4;
This is a balanced, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, bold 4-colour palette that combines high-contrast tones for a bold, dynamic look. It is anchored by Green (#20DF70) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 61% and lightness of 59%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Orange #E18D51
rgb(225, 141, 81) · hsl(25, 71%, 60%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Green #20DF70
rgb(32, 223, 112) · hsl(145, 75%, 50%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Violet #5B22AA
rgb(91, 34, 170) · hsl(265, 67%, 40%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Orange #E8DCD4
rgb(232, 220, 212) · hsl(24, 30%, 87%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5B22AA | #E8DCD4 | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #20DF70 | #5B22AA | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #E18D51 | #5B22AA | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E18D51 | #E8DCD4 | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E18D51 | #20DF70 | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #20DF70 | #E8DCD4 | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Orange (#E8DCD4): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Violet (#5B22AA): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Green (#20DF70): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Orange (#E18D51): 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: Orange (#E18D51), Green (#20DF70), Violet (#5B22AA) and Light Orange (#E8DCD4).
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 #E18D51, #20DF70, #5B22AA and #E8DCD4. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Violet text on Light Orange reaches a contrast ratio of 6.93:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.