What color is #8FC42E?

#8FC42E is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(143, 196, 46), and in HSL hsl(81, 62%, 47%).

Is #8FC42E accessible as text?

On white, #8FC42E has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #8FC42E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8FC42E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #8FC42E?

#8FC42E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #622EC2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8FC42E below.

Is #8FC42E good for buttons?

#8FC42E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8FC42E — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8FC42E the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #8FC42E is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#8FC42E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8FC42E

Not just a swatch — here's how #8FC42E works with other colors. Named schemes with #8FC42E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8FC42E Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #8FC42E Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #8FC42E Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8D9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Peridot 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 #8FC42E Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

Peridot 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 #8FC42E Secondary #D1E5B9 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8FC42E 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 61/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 29/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 70/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 61/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #8FC42E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #8FC42E 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8F0D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5DC22E — 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 #8FC42E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #8FC42E;
  --color-base-rgb: 143 196 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.6% 0.180 127.7);
  --color-50: #F9FDF2;
  --color-100: #EFF8DD;
  --color-200: #DEEFBD;
  --color-300: #C4E090;
  --color-400: #A8CC66;
  --color-500: #8BB144;
  --color-600: #6C873A;
  --color-700: #4F602E;
  --color-800: #353F22;
  --color-900: #212716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#F9FDF2',
    100: '#EFF8DD',
    200: '#DEEFBD',
    300: '#C4E090',
    400: '#A8CC66',
    500: '#8BB144',
    600: '#6C873A',
    700: '#4F602E',
    800: '#353F22',
    900: '#212716',
  },
}

$base: #8FC42E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FDF2;
$base-100: #EFF8DD;
$base-200: #DEEFBD;
$base-300: #C4E090;
$base-400: #A8CC66;
$base-500: #8BB144;
$base-600: #6C873A;
$base-700: #4F602E;
$base-800: #353F22;
$base-900: #212716;
$base-hover: #729B24;
$base-subtle: #DCEAC3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8FC42E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFF8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DEEFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C4E090",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A8CC66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8BB144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6C873A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4F602E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#353F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#212716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}