Pink & Light Lime, Light Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D4E4B9;
--color-2: #E7A6CC;
--color-3: #DDE8C5;
--color-4: #B5D4E3;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D4E4B9',
'palette-2': '#E7A6CC',
'palette-3': '#DDE8C5',
'palette-4': '#B5D4E3',
}
const palette = [
'#D4E4B9',
'#E7A6CC',
'#DDE8C5',
'#B5D4E3',
];
$color-1: #D4E4B9;
$color-2: #E7A6CC;
$color-3: #DDE8C5;
$color-4: #B5D4E3;
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, balanced 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Pink (#E7A6CC) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 48% and lightness of 81%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Lime #D4E4B9
rgb(212, 228, 185) · hsl(82, 44%, 81%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Pink #E7A6CC
rgb(231, 166, 204) · hsl(325, 58%, 78%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Lime #DDE8C5
rgb(221, 232, 197) · hsl(79, 43%, 84%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Teal #B5D4E3
rgb(181, 212, 227) · hsl(200, 45%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E7A6CC | #DDE8C5 | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E4B9 | #E7A6CC | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E7A6CC | #B5D4E3 | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DDE8C5 | #B5D4E3 | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E4B9 | #B5D4E3 | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E4B9 | #DDE8C5 | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Lime (#DDE8C5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Pink (#E7A6CC): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Pink (#E7A6CC): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Teal (#B5D4E3): 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 Pink 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: Light Lime (#D4E4B9), Pink (#E7A6CC), Light Lime (#DDE8C5) and Light Teal (#B5D4E3).
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 #D4E4B9, #E7A6CC, #DDE8C5 and #B5D4E3. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.