What color is #8EA411?

#8EA411 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(142, 164, 17), and in HSL hsl(69, 81%, 35%).

Is #8EA411 accessible as text?

On white, #8EA411 has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #8EA411, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8EA411?

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

What colors go well with #8EA411?

#8EA411 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2711A2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8EA411 below.

Is #8EA411 good for buttons?

#8EA411 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8EA411 — white text only reaches 2.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8EA411 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #8EA411 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#8EA411 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8EA411

Not just a swatch — here's how #8EA411 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8EA411 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8EA411 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6C7B4A 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 #8EA411 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A03 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 #8EA411 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 #8EA411 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 #8EA411 Secondary #BFC9A2 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 #8EA411 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 33/100

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 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 68/100

High

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

Surface fit 24/100

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 #8EA411 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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBF1CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5CA211 — 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 #8EA411 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8EA411;
  --color-base-rgb: 142 164 17;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.8% 0.155 119.0);
  --color-50: #FCFEF1;
  --color-100: #F7FCD9;
  --color-200: #EDF7B5;
  --color-300: #DCEC83;
  --color-400: #C8DC56;
  --color-500: #ACC233;
  --color-600: #84932E;
  --color-700: #5E6827;
  --color-800: #3E441D;
  --color-900: #262A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFEF1',
    100: '#F7FCD9',
    200: '#EDF7B5',
    300: '#DCEC83',
    400: '#C8DC56',
    500: '#ACC233',
    600: '#84932E',
    700: '#5E6827',
    800: '#3E441D',
    900: '#262A14',
  },
}

$base: #8EA411;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF1;
$base-100: #F7FCD9;
$base-200: #EDF7B5;
$base-300: #DCEC83;
$base-400: #C8DC56;
$base-500: #ACC233;
$base-600: #84932E;
$base-700: #5E6827;
$base-800: #3E441D;
$base-900: #262A14;
$base-hover: #70810E;
$base-subtle: #E3ECAF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8EA411",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7FCD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDF7B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCEC83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8DC56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ACC233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84932E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E6827",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E441D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8EA411

Color Lab

Pairs with #8EA411

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