What color is #96BF02?

#96BF02 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(150, 191, 2), and in HSL hsl(73, 98%, 38%).

Is #96BF02 accessible as text?

On white, #96BF02 has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #96BF02, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #96BF02?

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

What colors go well with #96BF02?

#96BF02 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2B02C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #96BF02 below.

Is #96BF02 good for buttons?

#96BF02 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #96BF02 — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #96BF02 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #96BF02 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#96BF02 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #96BF02

Not just a swatch — here's how #96BF02 works with other colors. Named schemes with #96BF02 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #96BF02 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 #96BF02 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 #96BF02 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 #96BF02 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 #96BF02 Secondary #D1E2B3 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 #96BF02 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 64/100

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 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

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 71/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 61/100

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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECF6C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #57C002 — 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 #96BF02 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #96BF02;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 191 2;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.185 123.7);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F5FDD8;
  --color-200: #EBFCB1;
  --color-300: #DBF778;
  --color-400: #C7EA48;
  --color-500: #ABD124;
  --color-600: #839E24;
  --color-700: #5E6F20;
  --color-800: #3E4819;
  --color-900: #262C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F5FDD8',
    200: '#EBFCB1',
    300: '#DBF778',
    400: '#C7EA48',
    500: '#ABD124',
    600: '#839E24',
    700: '#5E6F20',
    800: '#3E4819',
    900: '#262C11',
  },
}

$base: #96BF02;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F5FDD8;
$base-200: #EBFCB1;
$base-300: #DBF778;
$base-400: #C7EA48;
$base-500: #ABD124;
$base-600: #839E24;
$base-700: #5E6F20;
$base-800: #3E4819;
$base-900: #262C11;
$base-hover: #799902;
$base-subtle: #E4F3AC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#96BF02",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBFCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBF778",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7EA48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ABD124",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#839E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E6F20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E4819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #96BF02

Color Lab

Pairs with #96BF02

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