What color is #96CB64?

#96CB64 is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(150, 203, 100), and in HSL hsl(91, 50%, 59%).

Is #96CB64 accessible as text?

On white, #96CB64 has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #96CB64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #96CB64?

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

What colors go well with #96CB64?

#96CB64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9862CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #96CB64 below.

Is #96CB64 good for buttons?

#96CB64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #96CB64 — white text only reaches 1.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #96CB64 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #96CB64 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#96CB64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #96CB64

Not just a swatch — here's how #96CB64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #96CB64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #96CB64 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4B Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio 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 #96CB64 Secondary #4E6B3A Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pistachio 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 #96CB64 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AB7D4F Accent #8D9A73 Anchor #3D2D1E

Pistachio 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 #96CB64 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Pistachio 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 #96CB64 Secondary #D9EDCA Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio 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 Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #96CB64 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 56/100

Neutral

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #96CB64

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For fashion

People also use #96CB64 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 9.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAF2E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72CB62 — 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 #96CB64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #96CB64;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 203 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.2% 0.145 131.5);
  --color-50: #F7FCF3;
  --color-100: #EAF5E0;
  --color-200: #D6EBC2;
  --color-300: #B7D897;
  --color-400: #98C270;
  --color-500: #79A64E;
  --color-600: #608042;
  --color-700: #475C33;
  --color-800: #303C24;
  --color-900: #1E2518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F7FCF3',
    100: '#EAF5E0',
    200: '#D6EBC2',
    300: '#B7D897',
    400: '#98C270',
    500: '#79A64E',
    600: '#608042',
    700: '#475C33',
    800: '#303C24',
    900: '#1E2518',
  },
}

$base: #96CB64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FCF3;
$base-100: #EAF5E0;
$base-200: #D6EBC2;
$base-300: #B7D897;
$base-400: #98C270;
$base-500: #79A64E;
$base-600: #608042;
$base-700: #475C33;
$base-800: #303C24;
$base-900: #1E2518;
$base-hover: #76B53C;
$base-subtle: #DFECD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#96CB64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EAF5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D6EBC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B7D897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#98C270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#79A64E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#608042",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#475C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#303C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E2518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}