Light Lime & White, Light Orange Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #E1E6CC;
--color-2: #F5F3F5;
--color-3: #EAE2DF;
--color-4: #CED6D9;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#E1E6CC',
'palette-2': '#F5F3F5',
'palette-3': '#EAE2DF',
'palette-4': '#CED6D9',
}
const palette = [
'#E1E6CC',
'#F5F3F5',
'#EAE2DF',
'#CED6D9',
];
$color-1: #E1E6CC;
$color-2: #F5F3F5;
$color-3: #EAE2DF;
$color-4: #CED6D9;
This is a warm, calm and understated 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a warm, calm and understated 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Light Lime (#E1E6CC) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 19% and lightness of 88%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Light Lime #E1E6CC
rgb(225, 230, 204) · hsl(72, 34%, 85%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
White #F5F3F5
rgb(245, 243, 245) · hsl(300, 9%, 96%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Orange #EAE2DF
rgb(234, 226, 223) · hsl(16, 21%, 90%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Teal #CED6D9
rgb(206, 214, 217) · hsl(196, 13%, 83%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5F3F5 | #CED6D9 | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E1E6CC | #F5F3F5 | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F3F5 | #EAE2DF | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E1E6CC | #CED6D9 | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #EAE2DF | #CED6D9 | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E1E6CC | #EAE2DF | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — White (#F5F3F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Light Teal (#CED6D9): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Lime (#E1E6CC): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Light Orange (#EAE2DF): 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 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: Light Lime (#E1E6CC), White (#F5F3F5), Light Orange (#EAE2DF) and Light Teal (#CED6D9).
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 #E1E6CC, #F5F3F5, #EAE2DF and #CED6D9. 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.