Green & Dark Green, Green Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #1D492D;
--color-2: #39935A;
--color-3: #6CC68D;
--color-4: #B6E2C6;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#1D492D',
'palette-2': '#39935A',
'palette-3': '#6CC68D',
'palette-4': '#B6E2C6',
}
const palette = [
'#1D492D',
'#39935A',
'#6CC68D',
'#B6E2C6',
];
$color-1: #1D492D;
$color-2: #39935A;
$color-3: #6CC68D;
$color-4: #B6E2C6;
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Green (#39935A) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 44% and lightness of 50%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Green #1D492D
rgb(29, 73, 45) · hsl(142, 43%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Green #39935A
rgb(57, 147, 90) · hsl(142, 44%, 40%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Green #6CC68D
rgb(108, 198, 141) · hsl(142, 44%, 60%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Green #B6E2C6
rgb(182, 226, 198) · hsl(142, 43%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1D492D | #B6E2C6 | 7.19:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #1D492D | #6CC68D | 4.94:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #1D492D | #39935A | 2.69:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #39935A | #B6E2C6 | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #39935A | #6CC68D | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #6CC68D | #B6E2C6 | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Green (#B6E2C6): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Green (#1D492D): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Green (#39935A): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Green (#6CC68D): 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: Dark Green (#1D492D), Green (#39935A), Green (#6CC68D) and Light Green (#B6E2C6).
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 #1D492D, #39935A, #6CC68D and #B6E2C6. 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 7.19:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.