Dahlia Meadow Palette
Dahlia Meadow Palette is a cool balanced contrast palette built with red, lime, mint, purple tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #A316DF for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #CAF22C or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #A0EEDB for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #4F0D10;
--palette-color-2: #CAF22C;
--palette-color-3: #A0EEDB;
--palette-color-4: #A316DF;
}Dahlia Meadow Palette colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4F0D10 | Maroon | 79 RGB pts | 0.020 | 357° |
| #CAF22C | Green Yellow | 49 RGB pts | 0.762 | 72° |
| #A0EEDB | Pale Turquoise | 39 RGB pts | 0.737 | 165° |
| #A316DF | Dark Violet | 53 RGB pts | 0.137 | 282° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4F0D10 on #CAF22C | 11.63:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #4F0D10 on #A0EEDB | 11.27:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #CAF22C on #A316DF | 4.35:1 | fail | AA |
| #A0EEDB on #A316DF | 4.21:1 | fail | AA |
| #4F0D10 on #A316DF | 2.67:1 | fail | fail |
| #CAF22C on #A0EEDB | 1.03:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #4F0D10 against #CAF22C at 11.63:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #CAF22C against #A0EEDB at 1.03:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #4F0D10 (Maroon, luminance 0.020) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #CAF22C (Green Yellow, luminance 0.762) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 243° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #4F0D10 on a #CAF22C background, and reserve #CAF22C for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool balanced contrast color palette with red, lime, mint, purple tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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