What color is #86BC57?

#86BC57 is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(134, 188, 87), and in HSL hsl(92, 43%, 54%).

Is #86BC57 accessible as text?

On white, #86BC57 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.34:1 (passes). For text placed on #86BC57, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #86BC57?

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

What colors go well with #86BC57?

#86BC57 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8D57BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #86BC57 below.

Is #86BC57 good for buttons?

#86BC57 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #86BC57 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #86BC57 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #86BC57 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#86BC57 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #86BC57

Not just a swatch — here's how #86BC57 works with other colors. Named schemes with #86BC57 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #86BC57 Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #6A7B4B Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Mantis 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 #86BC57 Secondary #4E6B3A Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Mantis 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 #86BC57 Surface #DDD0A8 Secondary #AB7D4F Accent #8D9A73 Anchor #3D2D1E

Mantis 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 #86BC57 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Mantis 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 #86BC57 Secondary #CADEBC Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Mantis 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 Mantis carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #86BC57 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 56/100

Neutral

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #86BC57

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People also use #86BC57 with

Dark Khaki Mantis Amethyst 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7EFE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #65BC57 — 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 #86BC57 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #86BC57;
  --color-base-rgb: 134 188 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.5% 0.144 132.3);
  --color-50: #F7FBF4;
  --color-100: #EAF4E1;
  --color-200: #D5E8C5;
  --color-300: #B6D39C;
  --color-400: #97BD75;
  --color-500: #78A055;
  --color-600: #5F7C46;
  --color-700: #465936;
  --color-800: #303B26;
  --color-900: #1E2419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mantis: {
    50: '#F7FBF4',
    100: '#EAF4E1',
    200: '#D5E8C5',
    300: '#B6D39C',
    400: '#97BD75',
    500: '#78A055',
    600: '#5F7C46',
    700: '#465936',
    800: '#303B26',
    900: '#1E2419',
  },
}

$base: #86BC57;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FBF4;
$base-100: #EAF4E1;
$base-200: #D5E8C5;
$base-300: #B6D39C;
$base-400: #97BD75;
$base-500: #78A055;
$base-600: #5F7C46;
$base-700: #465936;
$base-800: #303B26;
$base-900: #1E2419;
$base-hover: #6B9E3F;
$base-subtle: #DBE7D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#86BC57",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EAF4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D5E8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B6D39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#97BD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#78A055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5F7C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#465936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#303B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E2419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #86BC57

Color Lab

Pairs with #86BC57

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