What color is #8EA617?

#8EA617 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(142, 166, 23), and in HSL hsl(70, 76%, 37%).

Is #8EA617 accessible as text?

On white, #8EA617 has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #8EA617, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8EA617?

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

What colors go well with #8EA617?

#8EA617 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2F17A6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8EA617 below.

Is #8EA617 good for buttons?

#8EA617 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8EA617 — white text only reaches 2.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8EA617 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #8EA617 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#8EA617 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8EA617

Not just a swatch — here's how #8EA617 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8EA617 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8EA617 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 #8EA617 Secondary #506B38 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 #8EA617 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F 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 #8EA617 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 #8EA617 Secondary #C0CBA3 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 #8EA617 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 44/100

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 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #8EA617 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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBF0CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5EA617 — 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 #8EA617 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8EA617;
  --color-base-rgb: 142 166 23;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.3% 0.156 119.7);
  --color-50: #FCFEF1;
  --color-100: #F6FBDA;
  --color-200: #EBF5B7;
  --color-300: #D8E987;
  --color-400: #C3D85A;
  --color-500: #A7BD37;
  --color-600: #809032;
  --color-700: #5C6629;
  --color-800: #3D431E;
  --color-900: #252914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFEF1',
    100: '#F6FBDA',
    200: '#EBF5B7',
    300: '#D8E987',
    400: '#C3D85A',
    500: '#A7BD37',
    600: '#809032',
    700: '#5C6629',
    800: '#3D431E',
    900: '#252914',
  },
}

$base: #8EA617;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF1;
$base-100: #F6FBDA;
$base-200: #EBF5B7;
$base-300: #D8E987;
$base-400: #C3D85A;
$base-500: #A7BD37;
$base-600: #809032;
$base-700: #5C6629;
$base-800: #3D431E;
$base-900: #252914;
$base-hover: #728512;
$base-subtle: #E1EBB3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8EA617",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBF5B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8E987",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3D85A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7BD37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#809032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C6629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D431E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8EA617

Color Lab

Pairs with #8EA617

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