What color is #8EA003?

#8EA003 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(142, 160, 3), and in HSL hsl(67, 96%, 32%).

Is #8EA003 accessible as text?

On white, #8EA003 has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.18:1 (passes). For text placed on #8EA003, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8EA003?

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

What colors go well with #8EA003?

#8EA003 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1603A0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8EA003 below.

Is #8EA003 good for buttons?

#8EA003 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8EA003 — white text only reaches 2.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8EA003 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #8EA003 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#8EA003 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8EA003

Not just a swatch — here's how #8EA003 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8EA003 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8EA003 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 #8EA003 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 #8EA003 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 #8EA003 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 #8EA003 Secondary #BDC69E 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 #8EA003 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 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

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 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #8EA003 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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFF4C4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #59A003 — 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 #8EA003 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8EA003;
  --color-base-rgb: 142 160 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.8% 0.154 117.5);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #F9FDD8;
  --color-200: #F3FCB1;
  --color-300: #E7F67A;
  --color-400: #D6E84A;
  --color-500: #BBCF26;
  --color-600: #8F9D25;
  --color-700: #656E21;
  --color-800: #424819;
  --color-900: #292C12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#F9FDD8',
    200: '#F3FCB1',
    300: '#E7F67A',
    400: '#D6E84A',
    500: '#BBCF26',
    600: '#8F9D25',
    700: '#656E21',
    800: '#424819',
    900: '#292C12',
  },
}

$base: #8EA003;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #F9FDD8;
$base-200: #F3FCB1;
$base-300: #E7F67A;
$base-400: #D6E84A;
$base-500: #BBCF26;
$base-600: #8F9D25;
$base-700: #656E21;
$base-800: #424819;
$base-900: #292C12;
$base-hover: #718003;
$base-subtle: #E8F1A5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8EA003",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7F67A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6E84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BBCF26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F9D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#656E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#424819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292C12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8EA003

Color Lab

Pairs with #8EA003

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