What color is #96BC09?

#96BC09 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(150, 188, 9), and in HSL hsl(73, 91%, 39%).

Is #96BC09 accessible as text?

On white, #96BC09 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #96BC09, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #96BC09?

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

What colors go well with #96BC09?

#96BC09 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3009BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #96BC09 below.

Is #96BC09 good for buttons?

#96BC09 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #96BC09 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #96BC09 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #96BC09 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#96BC09 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #96BC09

Not just a swatch — here's how #96BC09 works with other colors. Named schemes with #96BC09 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #96BC09 Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A 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 #96BC09 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 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 #96BC09 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 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 #96BC09 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #96BC09 Secondary #CFDFB1 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 #96BC09 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 55/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 70/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 62/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBF4CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5ABE09 — 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 #96BC09 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #96BC09;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 188 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.180 123.1);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F5FDD8;
  --color-200: #EBFBB1;
  --color-300: #D9F27D;
  --color-400: #C4E44E;
  --color-500: #A8CB2A;
  --color-600: #819A28;
  --color-700: #5C6C23;
  --color-800: #3D461B;
  --color-900: #262B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F5FDD8',
    200: '#EBFBB1',
    300: '#D9F27D',
    400: '#C4E44E',
    500: '#A8CB2A',
    600: '#819A28',
    700: '#5C6C23',
    800: '#3D461B',
    900: '#262B12',
  },
}

$base: #96BC09;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F5FDD8;
$base-200: #EBFBB1;
$base-300: #D9F27D;
$base-400: #C4E44E;
$base-500: #A8CB2A;
$base-600: #819A28;
$base-700: #5C6C23;
$base-800: #3D461B;
$base-900: #262B12;
$base-hover: #799807;
$base-subtle: #E3F1B0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#96BC09",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBFBB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9F27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4E44E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8CB2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#819A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C6C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #96BC09

Color Lab

Pairs with #96BC09

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