Light Red & Light Green, Violet Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #C4EFBD;
--color-2: #F0C1C7;
--color-3: #DAA2E7;
--color-4: #D0E4AA;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#C4EFBD',
'palette-2': '#F0C1C7',
'palette-3': '#DAA2E7',
'palette-4': '#D0E4AA',
}
const palette = [
'#C4EFBD',
'#F0C1C7',
'#DAA2E7',
'#D0E4AA',
];
$color-1: #C4EFBD;
$color-2: #F0C1C7;
$color-3: #DAA2E7;
$color-4: #D0E4AA;
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Light Red (#F0C1C7) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 58% and lightness of 81%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Light Green #C4EFBD
rgb(196, 239, 189) · hsl(112, 61%, 84%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Red #F0C1C7
rgb(240, 193, 199) · hsl(352, 61%, 85%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Violet #DAA2E7
rgb(218, 162, 231) · hsl(289, 59%, 77%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Light Lime #D0E4AA
rgb(208, 228, 170) · hsl(81, 52%, 78%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C4EFBD | #DAA2E7 | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DAA2E7 | #D0E4AA | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0C1C7 | #DAA2E7 | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C4EFBD | #F0C1C7 | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F0C1C7 | #D0E4AA | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #C4EFBD | #D0E4AA | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Red (#F0C1C7): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Violet (#DAA2E7): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Green (#C4EFBD): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Violet (#DAA2E7): 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 Light Red 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 Green (#C4EFBD), Light Red (#F0C1C7), Violet (#DAA2E7) and Light Lime (#D0E4AA).
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 #C4EFBD, #F0C1C7, #DAA2E7 and #D0E4AA. 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.