Dark Lime & Lime, Light Lime Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #415016;
--color-2: #839F2D;
--color-3: #B6D260;
--color-4: #DAE9AF;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#415016',
'palette-2': '#839F2D',
'palette-3': '#B6D260',
'palette-4': '#DAE9AF',
}
const palette = [
'#415016',
'#839F2D',
'#B6D260',
'#DAE9AF',
];
$color-1: #415016;
$color-2: #839F2D;
$color-3: #B6D260;
$color-4: #DAE9AF;
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, easygoing 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Dark Lime (#415016) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 56% and lightness of 50%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Dark Lime #415016
rgb(65, 80, 22) · hsl(76, 57%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Lime #839F2D
rgb(131, 159, 45) · hsl(75, 56%, 40%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Lime #B6D260
rgb(182, 210, 96) · hsl(75, 56%, 60%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Lime #DAE9AF
rgb(218, 233, 175) · hsl(76, 57%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #415016 | #DAE9AF | 6.82:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #415016 | #B6D260 | 5.19:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #415016 | #839F2D | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #839F2D | #DAE9AF | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #839F2D | #B6D260 | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #B6D260 | #DAE9AF | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Lime (#DAE9AF): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Lime (#415016): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Lime (#415016): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Lime (#839F2D): 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 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: Dark Lime (#415016), Lime (#839F2D), Lime (#B6D260) and Light Lime (#DAE9AF).
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 #415016, #839F2D, #B6D260 and #DAE9AF. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Lime text on Light Lime reaches a contrast ratio of 6.82:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.