What color is #85B019?

#85B019 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(133, 176, 25), and in HSL hsl(77, 75%, 39%).

Is #85B019 accessible as text?

On white, #85B019 has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #85B019, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #85B019?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-600 (#5EA500).

What colors go well with #85B019?

#85B019 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4319AE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #85B019 below.

Is #85B019 good for buttons?

#85B019 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #85B019 — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #85B019 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #85B019 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#85B019 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #85B019

Not just a swatch — here's how #85B019 works with other colors. Named schemes with #85B019 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #85B019 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #85B019 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #85B019 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Apple Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #85B019 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #85B019 Secondary #C1D2A8 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Apple 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 Apple Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #85B019 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 62/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 68/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 66/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 64/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #85B019 with

Goldenrod Kelly Green Egyptian Blue Platinum Army Green

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7F1CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #52AE19 — 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 #85B019 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #85B019;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 176 25;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.1% 0.171 125.7);
  --color-50: #FAFEF1;
  --color-100: #F2FBDA;
  --color-200: #E3F5B8;
  --color-300: #CDE887;
  --color-400: #B4D75B;
  --color-500: #97BC38;
  --color-600: #759032;
  --color-700: #556629;
  --color-800: #38421E;
  --color-900: #232914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apple-green: {
    50: '#FAFEF1',
    100: '#F2FBDA',
    200: '#E3F5B8',
    300: '#CDE887',
    400: '#B4D75B',
    500: '#97BC38',
    600: '#759032',
    700: '#556629',
    800: '#38421E',
    900: '#232914',
  },
}

$base: #85B019;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFEF1;
$base-100: #F2FBDA;
$base-200: #E3F5B8;
$base-300: #CDE887;
$base-400: #B4D75B;
$base-500: #97BC38;
$base-600: #759032;
$base-700: #556629;
$base-800: #38421E;
$base-900: #232914;
$base-hover: #698B14;
$base-subtle: #DCEBB6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#85B019",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3F5B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDE887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B4D75B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97BC38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#759032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#556629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38421E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #85B019

Color Lab

Pairs with #85B019

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