What color is #9CA704?

#9CA704 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(156, 167, 4), and in HSL hsl(64, 95%, 34%).

Is #9CA704 accessible as text?

On white, #9CA704 has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.94:1 (passes). For text placed on #9CA704, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9CA704?

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

What colors go well with #9CA704?

#9CA704 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F04A9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9CA704 below.

Is #9CA704 good for buttons?

#9CA704 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9CA704 — white text only reaches 2.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9CA704 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #9CA704 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#9CA704 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9CA704

Not just a swatch — here's how #9CA704 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9CA704 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9CA704 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 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 #9CA704 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06906 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 #9CA704 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #9CA704 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 #9CA704 Secondary #C8CEA5 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 #9CA704 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 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 62/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #9CA704 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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F4C6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #67A904 — 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 #9CA704 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9CA704;
  --color-base-rgb: 156 167 4;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.6% 0.156 114.4);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #FBFDD8;
  --color-200: #F7FCB1;
  --color-300: #EDF57A;
  --color-400: #DDE84A;
  --color-500: #C3CE27;
  --color-600: #949C26;
  --color-700: #696E21;
  --color-800: #44471A;
  --color-900: #2A2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#FBFDD8',
    200: '#F7FCB1',
    300: '#EDF57A',
    400: '#DDE84A',
    500: '#C3CE27',
    600: '#949C26',
    700: '#696E21',
    800: '#44471A',
    900: '#2A2B12',
  },
}

$base: #9CA704;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #FBFDD8;
$base-200: #F7FCB1;
$base-300: #EDF57A;
$base-400: #DDE84A;
$base-500: #C3CE27;
$base-600: #949C26;
$base-700: #696E21;
$base-800: #44471A;
$base-900: #2A2B12;
$base-hover: #7E8703;
$base-subtle: #ECF1A8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9CA704",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDF57A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DDE84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3CE27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#949C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#696E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9CA704

Color Lab

Pairs with #9CA704

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