Light Teal & Teal, Muted Red Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #97EED7;
--color-2: #D1BBB6;
--color-3: #F5E4F5;
--color-4: #B4F5F5;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#97EED7',
'palette-2': '#D1BBB6',
'palette-3': '#F5E4F5',
'palette-4': '#B4F5F5',
}
const palette = [
'#97EED7',
'#D1BBB6',
'#F5E4F5',
'#B4F5F5',
];
$color-1: #97EED7;
$color-2: #D1BBB6;
$color-3: #F5E4F5;
$color-4: #B4F5F5;
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a balanced, versatile 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Light Teal (#B4F5F5) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 54% and lightness of 82%. It adapts to a wide range of web and brand projects.
The colors in this palette
Teal #97EED7
rgb(151, 238, 215) · hsl(164, 72%, 76%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Muted Red #D1BBB6
rgb(209, 187, 182) · hsl(11, 23%, 77%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
Light Pink #F5E4F5
rgb(245, 228, 245) · hsl(300, 46%, 93%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Teal #B4F5F5
rgb(180, 245, 245) · hsl(180, 76%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D1BBB6 | #B4F5F5 | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D1BBB6 | #F5E4F5 | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #97EED7 | #D1BBB6 | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #97EED7 | #B4F5F5 | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #97EED7 | #F5E4F5 | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5E4F5 | #B4F5F5 | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F5E4F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Teal (#97EED7): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Teal (#B4F5F5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Teal (#97EED7): 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 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: Teal (#97EED7), Muted Red (#D1BBB6), Light Pink (#F5E4F5) and Light Teal (#B4F5F5).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is balanced, mixing warm and cool tones fairly evenly.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #97EED7, #D1BBB6, #F5E4F5 and #B4F5F5. 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.