Teal & Yellow, Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #DCD02E;
--color-2: #1FE5D8;
--color-3: #A029A8;
--color-4: #F1F0E5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#DCD02E',
'palette-2': '#1FE5D8',
'palette-3': '#A029A8',
'palette-4': '#F1F0E5',
}
const palette = [
'#DCD02E',
'#1FE5D8',
'#A029A8',
'#F1F0E5',
];
$color-1: #DCD02E;
$color-2: #1FE5D8;
$color-3: #A029A8;
$color-4: #F1F0E5;
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Teal (#1FE5D8) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 60% and lightness of 59%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Yellow #DCD02E
rgb(220, 208, 46) · hsl(56, 71%, 52%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Teal #1FE5D8
rgb(31, 229, 216) · hsl(176, 79%, 51%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Pink #A029A8
rgb(160, 41, 168) · hsl(296, 61%, 41%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Yellow #F1F0E5
rgb(241, 240, 229) · hsl(55, 30%, 92%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A029A8 | #F1F0E5 | 5.43:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #1FE5D8 | #A029A8 | 3.93:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DCD02E | #A029A8 | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DCD02E | #F1F0E5 | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #1FE5D8 | #F1F0E5 | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DCD02E | #1FE5D8 | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Yellow (#F1F0E5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Pink (#A029A8): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Teal (#1FE5D8): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Yellow (#DCD02E): 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: Yellow (#DCD02E), Teal (#1FE5D8), Pink (#A029A8) and Light Yellow (#F1F0E5).
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 #DCD02E, #1FE5D8, #A029A8 and #F1F0E5. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Pink text on Light Yellow reaches a contrast ratio of 5.43:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.