What color is #8FAC11?

#8FAC11 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(143, 172, 17), and in HSL hsl(71, 82%, 37%).

Is #8FAC11 accessible as text?

On white, #8FAC11 has a contrast ratio of 2.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #8FAC11, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8FAC11?

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

What colors go well with #8FAC11?

#8FAC11 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D11AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8FAC11 below.

Is #8FAC11 good for buttons?

#8FAC11 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8FAC11 — white text only reaches 2.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8FAC11 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #8FAC11 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#8FAC11 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8FAC11

Not just a swatch — here's how #8FAC11 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8FAC11 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8FAC11 Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

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 #8FAC11 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 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 #8FAC11 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 #8FAC11 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 #8FAC11 Secondary #C4D0A7 Support #999286 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 #8FAC11 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 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 66/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #8FAC11

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People also use #8FAC11 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBF2CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5CAC11 — 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 #8FAC11 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8FAC11;
  --color-base-rgb: 143 172 17;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.8% 0.164 121.2);
  --color-50: #FCFEF0;
  --color-100: #F6FCD9;
  --color-200: #EBF8B5;
  --color-300: #D9ED83;
  --color-400: #C4DD55;
  --color-500: #A8C332;
  --color-600: #81942E;
  --color-700: #5C6926;
  --color-800: #3D441D;
  --color-900: #262A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFEF0',
    100: '#F6FCD9',
    200: '#EBF8B5',
    300: '#D9ED83',
    400: '#C4DD55',
    500: '#A8C332',
    600: '#81942E',
    700: '#5C6926',
    800: '#3D441D',
    900: '#262A14',
  },
}

$base: #8FAC11;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF0;
$base-100: #F6FCD9;
$base-200: #EBF8B5;
$base-300: #D9ED83;
$base-400: #C4DD55;
$base-500: #A8C332;
$base-600: #81942E;
$base-700: #5C6926;
$base-800: #3D441D;
$base-900: #262A14;
$base-hover: #73890E;
$base-subtle: #E2EDB1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8FAC11",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6FCD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBF8B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9ED83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4DD55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8C332",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81942E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C6926",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D441D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8FAC11

Color Lab

Pairs with #8FAC11

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