What color is #89A005?

#89A005 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(137, 160, 5), and in HSL hsl(69, 94%, 32%).

Is #89A005 accessible as text?

On white, #89A005 has a contrast ratio of 2.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #89A005, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #89A005?

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

What colors go well with #89A005?

#89A005 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C059E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #89A005 below.

Is #89A005 good for buttons?

#89A005 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #89A005 — white text only reaches 2.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #89A005 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #89A005 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#89A005 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #89A005

Not just a swatch — here's how #89A005 works with other colors. Named schemes with #89A005 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #89A005 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron 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 #89A005 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron 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 #89A005 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron 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 #89A005 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Citron 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 #89A005 Secondary #BBC59D Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron 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 Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #89A005 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #89A005 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDF4C5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #549E05 — 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 #89A005 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #89A005;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 160 5;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.156 119.5);
  --color-50: #FCFEF0;
  --color-100: #F8FDD8;
  --color-200: #F0FCB1;
  --color-300: #E2F47B;
  --color-400: #CFE74B;
  --color-500: #B4CD28;
  --color-600: #8A9B26;
  --color-700: #626D21;
  --color-800: #40471A;
  --color-900: #282B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFEF0',
    100: '#F8FDD8',
    200: '#F0FCB1',
    300: '#E2F47B',
    400: '#CFE74B',
    500: '#B4CD28',
    600: '#8A9B26',
    700: '#626D21',
    800: '#40471A',
    900: '#282B12',
  },
}

$base: #89A005;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF0;
$base-100: #F8FDD8;
$base-200: #F0FCB1;
$base-300: #E2F47B;
$base-400: #CFE74B;
$base-500: #B4CD28;
$base-600: #8A9B26;
$base-700: #626D21;
$base-800: #40471A;
$base-900: #282B12;
$base-hover: #6C7F04;
$base-subtle: #E5F0A6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#89A005",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2F47B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFE74B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4CD28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A9B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#626D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #89A005

Color Lab

Pairs with #89A005

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