Light Green & White, Light Gray Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #F5F5F5;
--color-2: #E7ECE7;
--color-3: #DDE9DE;
--color-4: #A9A4C1;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#F5F5F5',
'palette-2': '#E7ECE7',
'palette-3': '#DDE9DE',
'palette-4': '#A9A4C1',
}
const palette = [
'#F5F5F5',
'#E7ECE7',
'#DDE9DE',
'#A9A4C1',
];
$color-1: #F5F5F5;
$color-2: #E7ECE7;
$color-3: #DDE9DE;
$color-4: #A9A4C1;
This is a cool, subtle 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, subtle 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Light Green (#DDE9DE) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 13% and lightness of 87%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
White #F5F5F5
rgb(245, 245, 245) · hsl(0, 0%, 96%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Gray #E7ECE7
rgb(231, 236, 231) · hsl(120, 12%, 92%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Green #DDE9DE
rgb(221, 233, 222) · hsl(125, 21%, 89%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Muted Violet #A9A4C1
rgb(169, 164, 193) · hsl(250, 19%, 70%)
A soft, muted tone that suits calm backgrounds and large surfaces.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F5F5F5 | #A9A4C1 | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E7ECE7 | #A9A4C1 | 2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #DDE9DE | #A9A4C1 | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #DDE9DE | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5F5 | #E7ECE7 | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E7ECE7 | #DDE9DE | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — White (#F5F5F5): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Violet (#A9A4C1): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Green (#DDE9DE): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Muted Violet (#A9A4C1): 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 Green 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: White (#F5F5F5), Light Gray (#E7ECE7), Light Green (#DDE9DE) and Muted Violet (#A9A4C1).
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 #F5F5F5, #E7ECE7, #DDE9DE and #A9A4C1. 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.