What color is #8DB508?

#8DB508 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(141, 181, 8), and in HSL hsl(74, 92%, 37%).

Is #8DB508 accessible as text?

On white, #8DB508 has a contrast ratio of 2.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #8DB508, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8DB508?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #8DB508?

#8DB508 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3008B5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8DB508 below.

Is #8DB508 good for buttons?

#8DB508 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8DB508 — white text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8DB508 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #8DB508 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#8DB508 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8DB508

Not just a swatch — here's how #8DB508 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8DB508 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8DB508 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 #8DB508 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 #8DB508 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 #8DB508 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 #8DB508 Secondary #C7D8AB 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 #8DB508 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 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 63/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #8DB508 with

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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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAF4CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #53B508 — 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 #8DB508 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8DB508;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 181 8;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.8% 0.177 124.1);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F5FDD8;
  --color-200: #EAFCB1;
  --color-300: #D7F37C;
  --color-400: #C2E54D;
  --color-500: #A6CB29;
  --color-600: #7F9A28;
  --color-700: #5B6D22;
  --color-800: #3C471A;
  --color-900: #252B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apple-green: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F5FDD8',
    200: '#EAFCB1',
    300: '#D7F37C',
    400: '#C2E54D',
    500: '#A6CB29',
    600: '#7F9A28',
    700: '#5B6D22',
    800: '#3C471A',
    900: '#252B12',
  },
}

$base: #8DB508;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F5FDD8;
$base-200: #EAFCB1;
$base-300: #D7F37C;
$base-400: #C2E54D;
$base-500: #A6CB29;
$base-600: #7F9A28;
$base-700: #5B6D22;
$base-800: #3C471A;
$base-900: #252B12;
$base-hover: #719106;
$base-subtle: #E1F1AD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8DB508",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAFCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7F37C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2E54D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6CB29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F9A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B6D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8DB508

Color Lab

Pairs with #8DB508

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