Light Green & Light Gray, Light Lime Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #E0DEE0;
--color-2: #E9EAE2;
--color-3: #D1E1DB;
--color-4: #C7B5B9;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#E0DEE0',
'palette-2': '#E9EAE2',
'palette-3': '#D1E1DB',
'palette-4': '#C7B5B9',
}
const palette = [
'#E0DEE0',
'#E9EAE2',
'#D1E1DB',
'#C7B5B9',
];
$color-1: #E0DEE0;
$color-2: #E9EAE2;
$color-3: #D1E1DB;
$color-4: #C7B5B9;
This is a warm, soft, muted 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously.
About this color palette
This is a warm, soft, muted 4-colour palette built from closely related tones that blend harmoniously. It is anchored by Light Green (#D1E1DB) and reads as bright and open, with an average saturation of 14% and lightness of 84%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Light Gray #E0DEE0
rgb(224, 222, 224) · hsl(300, 3%, 87%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Lime #E9EAE2
rgb(233, 234, 226) · hsl(67, 16%, 90%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Light Green #D1E1DB
rgb(209, 225, 219) · hsl(157, 21%, 85%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Muted Red #C7B5B9
rgb(199, 181, 185) · hsl(347, 14%, 75%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E9EAE2 | #C7B5B9 | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0DEE0 | #C7B5B9 | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #D1E1DB | #C7B5B9 | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E9EAE2 | #D1E1DB | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0DEE0 | #E9EAE2 | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #E0DEE0 | #D1E1DB | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Lime (#E9EAE2): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Muted Red (#C7B5B9): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Light Green (#D1E1DB): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Muted Red (#C7B5B9): 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: Light Gray (#E0DEE0), Light Lime (#E9EAE2), Light Green (#D1E1DB) and Muted Red (#C7B5B9).
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 #E0DEE0, #E9EAE2, #D1E1DB and #C7B5B9. 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.