What color is #8EA703?

#8EA703 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(142, 167, 3), and in HSL hsl(69, 96%, 33%).

Is #8EA703 accessible as text?

On white, #8EA703 has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #8EA703, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8EA703?

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

What colors go well with #8EA703?

#8EA703 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C03A5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8EA703 below.

Is #8EA703 good for buttons?

#8EA703 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8EA703 — white text only reaches 2.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8EA703 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #8EA703 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#8EA703 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8EA703

Not just a swatch — here's how #8EA703 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8EA703 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8EA703 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A 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 #8EA703 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 #8EA703 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 #8EA703 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 #8EA703 Secondary #C1CCA3 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 #8EA703 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 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 65/100

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 67/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #8EA703 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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDF4C5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #57A503 — 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 #8EA703 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8EA703;
  --color-base-rgb: 142 167 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.5% 0.162 119.9);
  --color-50: #FCFEF0;
  --color-100: #F8FDD8;
  --color-200: #F0FCB1;
  --color-300: #E3F67A;
  --color-400: #D1E84A;
  --color-500: #B6CF26;
  --color-600: #8B9D25;
  --color-700: #636E21;
  --color-800: #414819;
  --color-900: #282C12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFEF0',
    100: '#F8FDD8',
    200: '#F0FCB1',
    300: '#E3F67A',
    400: '#D1E84A',
    500: '#B6CF26',
    600: '#8B9D25',
    700: '#636E21',
    800: '#414819',
    900: '#282C12',
  },
}

$base: #8EA703;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF0;
$base-100: #F8FDD8;
$base-200: #F0FCB1;
$base-300: #E3F67A;
$base-400: #D1E84A;
$base-500: #B6CF26;
$base-600: #8B9D25;
$base-700: #636E21;
$base-800: #414819;
$base-900: #282C12;
$base-hover: #718403;
$base-subtle: #E6F1A6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8EA703",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3F67A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1E84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B6CF26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B9D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#636E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#414819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282C12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8EA703

Color Lab

Pairs with #8EA703

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