What color is #86CF95?

#86CF95 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(134, 207, 149), and in HSL hsl(132, 43%, 67%).

Is #86CF95 accessible as text?

On white, #86CF95 has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #86CF95, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #86CF95?

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

What colors go well with #86CF95?

#86CF95 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CF87C1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #86CF95 below.

Is #86CF95 good for buttons?

#86CF95 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #86CF95 — white text only reaches 1.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #86CF95 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #86CF95 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#86CF95 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #86CF95

Not just a swatch — here's how #86CF95 works with other colors. Named schemes with #86CF95 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #86CF95 Secondary #4B6C3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Medium Aquamarine 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 #86CF95 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Medium Aquamarine 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 #86CF95 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Aquamarine 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 #86CF95 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Medium Aquamarine 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 #86CF95 Secondary #D7F0DB Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Medium Aquamarine 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 Medium Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #86CF95 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 44/100

Neutral

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

Softness 63/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 21/100

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 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #86CF95 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Puce 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9F3EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #87CFAD — 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 #86CF95 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #86CF95;
  --color-base-rgb: 134 207 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.1% 0.110 149.8);
  --color-50: #F4FBF5;
  --color-100: #E1F4E5;
  --color-200: #C5E8CC;
  --color-300: #9CD3A7;
  --color-400: #75BD84;
  --color-500: #55A064;
  --color-600: #467C51;
  --color-700: #36593D;
  --color-800: #263B2A;
  --color-900: #19241B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-aquamarine: {
    50: '#F4FBF5',
    100: '#E1F4E5',
    200: '#C5E8CC',
    300: '#9CD3A7',
    400: '#75BD84',
    500: '#55A064',
    600: '#467C51',
    700: '#36593D',
    800: '#263B2A',
    900: '#19241B',
  },
}

$base: #86CF95;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF5;
$base-100: #E1F4E5;
$base-200: #C5E8CC;
$base-300: #9CD3A7;
$base-400: #75BD84;
$base-500: #55A064;
$base-600: #467C51;
$base-700: #36593D;
$base-800: #263B2A;
$base-900: #19241B;
$base-hover: #56BC6A;
$base-subtle: #DEEEE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#86CF95",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1F4E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C5E8CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9CD3A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#75BD84",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#55A064",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#467C51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#36593D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#263B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19241B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #86CF95

Color Lab

Pairs with #86CF95

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