What color is #9CA021?

#9CA021 is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(156, 160, 33), and in HSL hsl(62, 66%, 38%).

Is #9CA021 accessible as text?

On white, #9CA021 has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #9CA021, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9CA021?

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

What colors go well with #9CA021?

#9CA021 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2521A1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9CA021 below.

Is #9CA021 good for buttons?

#9CA021 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9CA021 — white text only reaches 2.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9CA021 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9CA021 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.

#9CA021 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9CA021

Not just a swatch — here's how #9CA021 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9CA021 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9CA021 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 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 #9CA021 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B06907 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 #9CA021 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 #9CA021 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #9CA021 Secondary #C5C8A4 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 #9CA021 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

High

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #9CA021 with

Copper Olive Drab Klein Blue Platinum Army Green

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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEED0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72A121 — 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 #9CA021 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9CA021;
  --color-base-rgb: 156 160 33;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.1% 0.140 111.5);
  --color-50: #FDFDF2;
  --color-100: #F8F9DC;
  --color-200: #EFF1BB;
  --color-300: #DFE28D;
  --color-400: #CCD062;
  --color-500: #B1B540;
  --color-600: #878A38;
  --color-700: #60622D;
  --color-800: #3F4021;
  --color-900: #272816;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFDF2',
    100: '#F8F9DC',
    200: '#EFF1BB',
    300: '#DFE28D',
    400: '#CCD062',
    500: '#B1B540',
    600: '#878A38',
    700: '#60622D',
    800: '#3F4021',
    900: '#272816',
  },
}

$base: #9CA021;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF2;
$base-100: #F8F9DC;
$base-200: #EFF1BB;
$base-300: #DFE28D;
$base-400: #CCD062;
$base-500: #B1B540;
$base-600: #878A38;
$base-700: #60622D;
$base-800: #3F4021;
$base-900: #272816;
$base-hover: #7D811A;
$base-subtle: #E6E7B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9CA021",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F9DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFF1BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFE28D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CCD062",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1B540",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#878A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60622D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F4021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272816",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9CA021

Color Lab

Pairs with #9CA021

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