What color is #86CF79?

#86CF79 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(134, 207, 121), and in HSL hsl(111, 47%, 64%).

Is #86CF79 accessible as text?

On white, #86CF79 has a contrast ratio of 1.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #86CF79, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #86CF79?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #86CF79?

#86CF79 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C178CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #86CF79 below.

Is #86CF79 good for buttons?

#86CF79 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #86CF79 — white text only reaches 1.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #86CF79 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #86CF79 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#86CF79 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #86CF79

Not just a swatch — here's how #86CF79 works with other colors. Named schemes with #86CF79 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #86CF79 Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3C2F21

Pistachio 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 #86CF79 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #86CF79 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Pistachio sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #86CF79 Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #697C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio 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 #86CF79 Secondary #D6EFD1 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio 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 Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #86CF79 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 49/100

Neutral

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

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 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #86CF79

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For fashion

People also use #86CF79 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Orchid Platinum Hunter 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 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8F3E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #78CE88 — 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 #86CF79 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #86CF79;
  --color-base-rgb: 134 207 121;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.6% 0.139 140.7);
  --color-50: #F5FBF3;
  --color-100: #E4F5E0;
  --color-200: #C9E9C3;
  --color-300: #A2D699;
  --color-400: #7EC072;
  --color-500: #5DA451;
  --color-600: #4C7E44;
  --color-700: #3A5A34;
  --color-800: #293C25;
  --color-900: #1A2518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F5FBF3',
    100: '#E4F5E0',
    200: '#C9E9C3',
    300: '#A2D699',
    400: '#7EC072',
    500: '#5DA451',
    600: '#4C7E44',
    700: '#3A5A34',
    800: '#293C25',
    900: '#1A2518',
  },
}

$base: #86CF79;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5FBF3;
$base-100: #E4F5E0;
$base-200: #C9E9C3;
$base-300: #A2D699;
$base-400: #7EC072;
$base-500: #5DA451;
$base-600: #4C7E44;
$base-700: #3A5A34;
$base-800: #293C25;
$base-900: #1A2518;
$base-hover: #5ABD48;
$base-subtle: #DDEDDA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#86CF79",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E4F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C9E9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A2D699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7EC072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5DA451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4C7E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3A5A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#293C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A2518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}