What color is #8E9D01?

#8E9D01 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(142, 157, 1), and in HSL hsl(66, 99%, 31%).

Is #8E9D01 accessible as text?

On white, #8E9D01 has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #8E9D01, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8E9D01?

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

What colors go well with #8E9D01?

#8E9D01 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #10019D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8E9D01 below.

Is #8E9D01 good for buttons?

#8E9D01 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8E9D01 — white text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8E9D01 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #8E9D01 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#8E9D01 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8E9D01

Not just a swatch — here's how #8E9D01 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8E9D01 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8E9D01 Secondary #B06905 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 #8E9D01 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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 #8E9D01 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #8E9D01 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE 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 #8E9D01 Secondary #BCC39C 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 #8E9D01 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

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 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F5C3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #599D01 — 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 #8E9D01 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8E9D01;
  --color-base-rgb: 142 157 1;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.1% 0.151 116.4);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #FAFDD8;
  --color-200: #F4FCB1;
  --color-300: #EBF778;
  --color-400: #DBEB47;
  --color-500: #C0D223;
  --color-600: #929F23;
  --color-700: #676F1F;
  --color-800: #434819;
  --color-900: #292C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#FAFDD8',
    200: '#F4FCB1',
    300: '#EBF778',
    400: '#DBEB47',
    500: '#C0D223',
    600: '#929F23',
    700: '#676F1F',
    800: '#434819',
    900: '#292C11',
  },
}

$base: #8E9D01;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #FAFDD8;
$base-200: #F4FCB1;
$base-300: #EBF778;
$base-400: #DBEB47;
$base-500: #C0D223;
$base-600: #929F23;
$base-700: #676F1F;
$base-800: #434819;
$base-900: #292C11;
$base-hover: #717E01;
$base-subtle: #EAF2A2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8E9D01",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBF778",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DBEB47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C0D223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#929F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#676F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#434819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8E9D01

Color Lab

Pairs with #8E9D01

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