What color is #85BC2C?

#85BC2C is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(133, 188, 44), and in HSL hsl(83, 62%, 45%).

Is #85BC2C accessible as text?

On white, #85BC2C has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #85BC2C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #85BC2C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #85BC2C?

#85BC2C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #622CBA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #85BC2C below.

Is #85BC2C good for buttons?

#85BC2C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #85BC2C — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #85BC2C the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #85BC2C is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#85BC2C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #85BC2C

Not just a swatch — here's how #85BC2C works with other colors. Named schemes with #85BC2C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #85BC2C Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4B 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 #85BC2C 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 #85BC2C Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AB7D4F Accent #8D9A72 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 #85BC2C Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

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 #85BC2C Secondary #C8DDB2 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 #85BC2C 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 60/100

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 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 32/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 62/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #85BC2C 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6EFD6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #54BA2C — 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 #85BC2C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #85BC2C;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 188 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.1% 0.177 128.8);
  --color-50: #F9FDF2;
  --color-100: #EEF8DD;
  --color-200: #DCEFBD;
  --color-300: #C1E090;
  --color-400: #A5CC66;
  --color-500: #87B144;
  --color-600: #6A873A;
  --color-700: #4D602E;
  --color-800: #343F22;
  --color-900: #212716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apple-green: {
    50: '#F9FDF2',
    100: '#EEF8DD',
    200: '#DCEFBD',
    300: '#C1E090',
    400: '#A5CC66',
    500: '#87B144',
    600: '#6A873A',
    700: '#4D602E',
    800: '#343F22',
    900: '#212716',
  },
}

$base: #85BC2C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FDF2;
$base-100: #EEF8DD;
$base-200: #DCEFBD;
$base-300: #C1E090;
$base-400: #A5CC66;
$base-500: #87B144;
$base-600: #6A873A;
$base-700: #4D602E;
$base-800: #343F22;
$base-900: #212716;
$base-hover: #699523;
$base-subtle: #DAE9C1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#85BC2C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEF8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DCEFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C1E090",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A5CC66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#87B144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6A873A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4D602E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#343F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#212716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #85BC2C

Color Lab

Pairs with #85BC2C

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