What color is #8CB210?

#8CB210 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(140, 178, 16), and in HSL hsl(74, 84%, 38%).

Is #8CB210 accessible as text?

On white, #8CB210 has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #8CB210, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8CB210?

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

What colors go well with #8CB210?

#8CB210 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3510B2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8CB210 below.

Is #8CB210 good for buttons?

#8CB210 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8CB210 — white text only reaches 2.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8CB210 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #8CB210 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#8CB210 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8CB210

Not just a swatch — here's how #8CB210 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8CB210 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8CB210 Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Apple Green 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 #8CB210 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Apple Green 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 #8CB210 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Apple Green 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 #8CB210 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Apple Green 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 #8CB210 Secondary #C5D5AA Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Apple Green 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 Apple Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8CB210 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 64/100

High

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 67/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 64/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #8CB210 with

Gamboge Kelly Green Egyptian Blue 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAF3CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #56B210 — 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 #8CB210 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8CB210;
  --color-base-rgb: 140 178 16;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.0% 0.172 123.8);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F4FDD8;
  --color-200: #E8F8B4;
  --color-300: #D5EE81;
  --color-400: #BEDF53;
  --color-500: #A2C430;
  --color-600: #7D952D;
  --color-700: #596925;
  --color-800: #3B451C;
  --color-900: #252A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apple-green: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F4FDD8',
    200: '#E8F8B4',
    300: '#D5EE81',
    400: '#BEDF53',
    500: '#A2C430',
    600: '#7D952D',
    700: '#596925',
    800: '#3B451C',
    900: '#252A13',
  },
}

$base: #8CB210;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F4FDD8;
$base-200: #E8F8B4;
$base-300: #D5EE81;
$base-400: #BEDF53;
$base-500: #A2C430;
$base-600: #7D952D;
$base-700: #596925;
$base-800: #3B451C;
$base-900: #252A13;
$base-hover: #708F0C;
$base-subtle: #E0EEB1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8CB210",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8F8B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5EE81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEDF53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2C430",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D952D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#596925",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B451C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8CB210

Color Lab

Pairs with #8CB210

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