Teal & Green, Lime Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A8B78;
--color-2: #26E861;
--color-3: #74CF5B;
--color-4: #B5DD70;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A8B78',
'palette-2': '#26E861',
'palette-3': '#74CF5B',
'palette-4': '#B5DD70',
}
const palette = [
'#0A8B78',
'#26E861',
'#74CF5B',
'#B5DD70',
];
$color-1: #0A8B78;
$color-2: #26E861;
$color-3: #74CF5B;
$color-4: #B5DD70;
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, bold 4-colour palette mixing related and contrasting tones for a natural feel. It is anchored by Teal (#0A8B78) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 71% and lightness of 51%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Teal #0A8B78
rgb(10, 139, 120) · hsl(171, 87%, 29%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Green #26E861
rgb(38, 232, 97) · hsl(138, 81%, 53%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Green #74CF5B
rgb(116, 207, 91) · hsl(107, 55%, 58%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Lime #B5DD70
rgb(181, 221, 112) · hsl(82, 62%, 65%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A8B78 | #B5DD70 | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A8B78 | #26E861 | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A8B78 | #74CF5B | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #74CF5B | #B5DD70 | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #26E861 | #74CF5B | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #26E861 | #B5DD70 | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Lime (#B5DD70): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Teal (#0A8B78): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Teal (#0A8B78): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Green (#26E861): 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 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 (#0A8B78), Green (#26E861), Green (#74CF5B) and Lime (#B5DD70).
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 #0A8B78, #26E861, #74CF5B and #B5DD70. 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.