What color is #9D9F19?

#9D9F19 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(157, 159, 25), and in HSL hsl(61, 73%, 36%).

Is #9D9F19 accessible as text?

On white, #9D9F19 has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.41:1 (passes). For text placed on #9D9F19, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9D9F19?

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

What colors go well with #9D9F19?

#9D9F19 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1B199F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9D9F19 below.

Is #9D9F19 good for buttons?

#9D9F19 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9D9F19 — white text only reaches 2.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9D9F19 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9D9F19 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.

#9D9F19 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9D9F19

Not just a swatch — here's how #9D9F19 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9D9F19 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9D9F19 Secondary #B16908 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 #9D9F19 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #9D9F19 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 #9D9F19 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 #9D9F19 Secondary #C5C7A2 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 #9D9F19 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

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 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9D9F19

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People also use #9D9F19 with

Copper Olive Drab Zaffre 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 #EFF0CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #709F19 — 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 #9D9F19 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9D9F19;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 159 25;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.9% 0.142 110.6);
  --color-50: #FDFDF1;
  --color-100: #FAFADB;
  --color-200: #F3F4B9;
  --color-300: #E5E788;
  --color-400: #D3D55D;
  --color-500: #B9BB3A;
  --color-600: #8D8E33;
  --color-700: #64652A;
  --color-800: #41421F;
  --color-900: #282815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFDF1',
    100: '#FAFADB',
    200: '#F3F4B9',
    300: '#E5E788',
    400: '#D3D55D',
    500: '#B9BB3A',
    600: '#8D8E33',
    700: '#64652A',
    800: '#41421F',
    900: '#282815',
  },
}

$base: #9D9F19;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF1;
$base-100: #FAFADB;
$base-200: #F3F4B9;
$base-300: #E5E788;
$base-400: #D3D55D;
$base-500: #B9BB3A;
$base-600: #8D8E33;
$base-700: #64652A;
$base-800: #41421F;
$base-900: #282815;
$base-hover: #7D7F14;
$base-subtle: #E8E9B3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9D9F19",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAFADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3F4B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5E788",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3D55D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9BB3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D8E33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64652A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9D9F19

Color Lab

Pairs with #9D9F19

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