What color is #98950B?

#98950B is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(152, 149, 11), and in HSL hsl(59, 87%, 32%).

Is #98950B accessible as text?

On white, #98950B has a contrast ratio of 3.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #98950B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #98950B?

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

What colors go well with #98950B?

#98950B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0B0D99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #98950B below.

Is #98950B good for buttons?

#98950B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #98950B — white text only reaches 3.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #98950B the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #98950B is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#98950B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #98950B

Not just a swatch — here's how #98950B works with other colors. Named schemes with #98950B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #98950B Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #98950B Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 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 #98950B Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #98950B Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #98950B Secondary #BDBE9A Support #999186 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 #98950B 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #98950B with

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UI roles & guardrails

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

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F1C7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6C990B — 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 #98950B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #98950B;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 149 11;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.1% 0.138 108.2);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FAF8B3;
  --color-300: #F0EE7F;
  --color-400: #E1DF51;
  --color-500: #C7C42E;
  --color-600: #97952B;
  --color-700: #6B6924;
  --color-800: #45451C;
  --color-900: #2A2A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FAF8B3',
    300: '#F0EE7F',
    400: '#E1DF51',
    500: '#C7C42E',
    600: '#97952B',
    700: '#6B6924',
    800: '#45451C',
    900: '#2A2A13',
  },
}

$base: #98950B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FAF8B3;
$base-300: #F0EE7F;
$base-400: #E1DF51;
$base-500: #C7C42E;
$base-600: #97952B;
$base-700: #6B6924;
$base-800: #45451C;
$base-900: #2A2A13;
$base-hover: #7A7808;
$base-subtle: #EDECA9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#98950B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF8B3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0EE7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E1DF51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C7C42E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#97952B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6924",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45451C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #98950B

Color Lab

Pairs with #98950B

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