Teal & Lime, Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #D4E65B;
--color-2: #21D6F2;
--color-3: #C421AE;
--color-4: #E8E8E3;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#D4E65B',
'palette-2': '#21D6F2',
'palette-3': '#C421AE',
'palette-4': '#E8E8E3',
}
const palette = [
'#D4E65B',
'#21D6F2',
'#C421AE',
'#E8E8E3',
];
$color-1: #D4E65B;
$color-2: #21D6F2;
$color-3: #C421AE;
$color-4: #E8E8E3;
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a warm, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Teal (#21D6F2) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 61% and lightness of 63%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Lime #D4E65B
rgb(212, 230, 91) · hsl(68, 74%, 63%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Teal #21D6F2
rgb(33, 214, 242) · hsl(188, 89%, 54%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Pink #C421AE
rgb(196, 33, 174) · hsl(308, 71%, 45%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Gray #E8E8E3
rgb(232, 232, 227) · hsl(60, 10%, 90%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C421AE | #E8E8E3 | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E65B | #C421AE | 3.66:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #21D6F2 | #C421AE | 2.87:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #21D6F2 | #E8E8E3 | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E65B | #21D6F2 | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D4E65B | #E8E8E3 | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Gray (#E8E8E3): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Pink (#C421AE): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Teal (#21D6F2): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Lime (#D4E65B): 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 Teal 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: Lime (#D4E65B), Teal (#21D6F2), Pink (#C421AE) and Light Gray (#E8E8E3).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a warm palette — its tones lean toward reds, oranges and yellows, which feel energetic and inviting.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #D4E65B, #21D6F2, #C421AE and #E8E8E3. 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.