What color is #8A9B07?

#8A9B07 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(138, 155, 7), and in HSL hsl(67, 91%, 32%).

Is #8A9B07 accessible as text?

On white, #8A9B07 has a contrast ratio of 3.10:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #8A9B07, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8A9B07?

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

What colors go well with #8A9B07?

#8A9B07 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #19079C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8A9B07 below.

Is #8A9B07 good for buttons?

#8A9B07 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8A9B07 — white text only reaches 3.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8A9B07 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #8A9B07 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#8A9B07 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8A9B07

Not just a swatch — here's how #8A9B07 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8A9B07 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8A9B07 Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B49 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 #8A9B07 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06904 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 #8A9B07 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 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 #8A9B07 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 #8A9B07 Secondary #B9C19B 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 #8A9B07 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 80/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 77/100

High

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

Surface fit 22/100

Low

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

Print safety 70/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF3C6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #599C07 — 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 #8A9B07 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8A9B07;
  --color-base-rgb: 138 155 7;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.3% 0.149 117.3);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #F9FDD8;
  --color-200: #F3FBB1;
  --color-300: #E5F27D;
  --color-400: #D3E44E;
  --color-500: #B8CB2A;
  --color-600: #8C9A28;
  --color-700: #646C23;
  --color-800: #41461B;
  --color-900: #282B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#F9FDD8',
    200: '#F3FBB1',
    300: '#E5F27D',
    400: '#D3E44E',
    500: '#B8CB2A',
    600: '#8C9A28',
    700: '#646C23',
    800: '#41461B',
    900: '#282B12',
  },
}

$base: #8A9B07;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #F9FDD8;
$base-200: #F3FBB1;
$base-300: #E5F27D;
$base-400: #D3E44E;
$base-500: #B8CB2A;
$base-600: #8C9A28;
$base-700: #646C23;
$base-800: #41461B;
$base-900: #282B12;
$base-hover: #6F7D06;
$base-subtle: #E7EFA7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8A9B07",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3FBB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5F27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3E44E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B8CB2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C9A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#646C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8A9B07

Color Lab

Pairs with #8A9B07

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