Lime & Dark Teal, Green Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A7062;
--color-2: #27E169;
--color-3: #3A810D;
--color-4: #C6F589;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A7062',
'palette-2': '#27E169',
'palette-3': '#3A810D',
'palette-4': '#C6F589',
}
const palette = [
'#0A7062',
'#27E169',
'#3A810D',
'#C6F589',
];
$color-1: #0A7062;
$color-2: #27E169;
$color-3: #3A810D;
$color-4: #C6F589;
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Lime (#C6F589) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 81% and lightness of 45%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Teal #0A7062
rgb(10, 112, 98) · hsl(172, 84%, 24%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Green #27E169
rgb(39, 225, 105) · hsl(141, 76%, 52%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Dark Green #3A810D
rgb(58, 129, 13) · hsl(97, 82%, 28%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Lime #C6F589
rgb(198, 245, 137) · hsl(86, 84%, 75%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A7062 | #C6F589 | 4.8:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #3A810D | #C6F589 | 3.89:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A7062 | #27E169 | 3.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #27E169 | #3A810D | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #27E169 | #C6F589 | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A7062 | #3A810D | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Lime (#C6F589): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Teal (#0A7062): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Teal (#0A7062): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Green (#3A810D): 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 Lime 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 Teal (#0A7062), Green (#27E169), Dark Green (#3A810D) and Lime (#C6F589).
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 #0A7062, #27E169, #3A810D and #C6F589. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Teal text on Lime reaches a contrast ratio of 4.8:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.