What color is #9BC256?

#9BC256 is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(155, 194, 86), and in HSL hsl(82, 47%, 55%).

Is #9BC256 accessible as text?

On white, #9BC256 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #9BC256, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9BC256?

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

What colors go well with #9BC256?

#9BC256 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7E56C2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9BC256 below.

Is #9BC256 good for buttons?

#9BC256 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9BC256 — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9BC256 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #9BC256 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#9BC256 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9BC256

Not just a swatch — here's how #9BC256 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9BC256 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9BC256 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6B7B4A 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 #9BC256 Secondary #4F6B39 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 #9BC256 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8D9A72 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 #9BC256 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

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 #9BC256 Secondary #D6E6C2 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 #9BC256 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 60/100

Neutral

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #9BC256 with

Dark Khaki Mantis Slate Blue Platinum Army Green

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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAF0E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #77C256 — 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 #9BC256 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9BC256;
  --color-base-rgb: 155 194 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.143 126.2);
  --color-50: #F8FBF3;
  --color-100: #EDF5E0;
  --color-200: #DBE9C3;
  --color-300: #C0D699;
  --color-400: #A3C072;
  --color-500: #85A451;
  --color-600: #697E44;
  --color-700: #4C5A34;
  --color-800: #333C25;
  --color-900: #202518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F8FBF3',
    100: '#EDF5E0',
    200: '#DBE9C3',
    300: '#C0D699',
    400: '#A3C072',
    500: '#85A451',
    600: '#697E44',
    700: '#4C5A34',
    800: '#333C25',
    900: '#202518',
  },
}

$base: #9BC256;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FBF3;
$base-100: #EDF5E0;
$base-200: #DBE9C3;
$base-300: #C0D699;
$base-400: #A3C072;
$base-500: #85A451;
$base-600: #697E44;
$base-700: #4C5A34;
$base-800: #333C25;
$base-900: #202518;
$base-hover: #7EA53B;
$base-subtle: #E0E9D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9BC256",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDF5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DBE9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C0D699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A3C072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#85A451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#697E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4C5A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#333C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#202518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9BC256

Color Lab

Pairs with #9BC256

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