What color is #2CC96D?

#2CC96D is a medium teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(44, 201, 109), and in HSL hsl(145, 64%, 48%).

Is #2CC96D accessible as text?

On white, #2CC96D has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #2CC96D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #2CC96D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-500 (#00C950).

What colors go well with #2CC96D?

#2CC96D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C92C87. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #2CC96D below.

Is #2CC96D good for buttons?

#2CC96D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #2CC96D — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #2CC96D the same as CSS limegreen?

No — #2CC96D is not the CSS named color limegreen, but limegreen (#32CD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#2CC96D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #2CC96D

Not just a swatch — here's how #2CC96D works with other colors. Named schemes with #2CC96D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2CC96D Secondary #4B6C3C Accent #AC6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Emerald Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2CC96D Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1A3648

Emerald Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #2CC96D Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Emerald Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #2CC96D Secondary #AC6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Emerald Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #2CC96D Secondary #B8E3C2 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Emerald Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Emerald Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #2CC96D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 40/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 50/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 27/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 70/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 61/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #2CC96D

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People also use #2CC96D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D8F1E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #2CC9A2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #2CC96D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #2CC96D;
  --color-base-rgb: 44 201 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.7% 0.182 151.9);
  --color-50: #F2FDF6;
  --color-100: #DDF8E8;
  --color-200: #BCF0D2;
  --color-300: #8EE1B1;
  --color-400: #64CE90;
  --color-500: #42B371;
  --color-600: #39895A;
  --color-700: #2E6143;
  --color-800: #21402E;
  --color-900: #16271D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  emerald-green: {
    50: '#F2FDF6',
    100: '#DDF8E8',
    200: '#BCF0D2',
    300: '#8EE1B1',
    400: '#64CE90',
    500: '#42B371',
    600: '#39895A',
    700: '#2E6143',
    800: '#21402E',
    900: '#16271D',
  },
}

$base: #2CC96D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2FDF6;
$base-100: #DDF8E8;
$base-200: #BCF0D2;
$base-300: #8EE1B1;
$base-400: #64CE90;
$base-500: #42B371;
$base-600: #39895A;
$base-700: #2E6143;
$base-800: #21402E;
$base-900: #16271D;
$base-hover: #23A157;
$base-subtle: #C4EBD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#2CC96D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FDF6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DDF8E8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BCF0D2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#8EE1B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#64CE90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#42B371",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#39895A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#2E6143",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#21402E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#16271D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #2CC96D

Color Lab

Pairs with #2CC96D

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