What color is #9CBA02?

#9CBA02 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(156, 186, 2), and in HSL hsl(70, 98%, 37%).

Is #9CBA02 accessible as text?

On white, #9CBA02 has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #9CBA02, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9CBA02?

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

What colors go well with #9CBA02?

#9CBA02 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2102BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9CBA02 below.

Is #9CBA02 good for buttons?

#9CBA02 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9CBA02 — white text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9CBA02 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #9CBA02 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#9CBA02 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9CBA02

Not just a swatch — here's how #9CBA02 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9CBA02 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9CBA02 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #9CBA02 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #9CBA02 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot 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 #9CBA02 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Peridot 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 #9CBA02 Secondary #D1DEB1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9CBA02 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 64/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #9CBA02

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People also use #9CBA02 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF6C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5EBB02 — 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 #9CBA02 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9CBA02;
  --color-base-rgb: 156 186 2;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.176 120.6);
  --color-50: #FCFEF0;
  --color-100: #F7FDD8;
  --color-200: #EFFCB1;
  --color-300: #E2F778;
  --color-400: #CFEA48;
  --color-500: #B4D124;
  --color-600: #8A9E24;
  --color-700: #626F20;
  --color-800: #404819;
  --color-900: #272C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FCFEF0',
    100: '#F7FDD8',
    200: '#EFFCB1',
    300: '#E2F778',
    400: '#CFEA48',
    500: '#B4D124',
    600: '#8A9E24',
    700: '#626F20',
    800: '#404819',
    900: '#272C11',
  },
}

$base: #9CBA02;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF0;
$base-100: #F7FDD8;
$base-200: #EFFCB1;
$base-300: #E2F778;
$base-400: #CFEA48;
$base-500: #B4D124;
$base-600: #8A9E24;
$base-700: #626F20;
$base-800: #404819;
$base-900: #272C11;
$base-hover: #7D9502;
$base-subtle: #E7F3AB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9CBA02",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFFCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2F778",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFEA48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4D124",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A9E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#626F20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#404819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9CBA02

Color Lab

Pairs with #9CBA02

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