What color is #9DA129?

#9DA129 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(157, 161, 41), and in HSL hsl(62, 59%, 40%).

Is #9DA129 accessible as text?

On white, #9DA129 has a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #9DA129, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9DA129?

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

What colors go well with #9DA129?

#9DA129 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E2AA2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9DA129 below.

Is #9DA129 good for buttons?

#9DA129 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9DA129 — white text only reaches 2.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9DA129 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9DA129 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.

#9DA129 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9DA129

Not just a swatch — here's how #9DA129 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9DA129 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9DA129 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 #9DA129 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 #9DA129 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 #9DA129 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 #9DA129 Secondary #C6C9A6 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 #9DA129 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 28/100

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.

Pairs with #9DA129

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People also use #9DA129 with

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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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEDD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #76A22A — 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 #9DA129 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9DA129;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 161 41;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.4% 0.137 111.5);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F6F7DE;
  --color-200: #EDEEBE;
  --color-300: #DBDE92;
  --color-400: #C7CA68;
  --color-500: #ABAE46;
  --color-600: #83863C;
  --color-700: #5E5F30;
  --color-800: #3E3F22;
  --color-900: #262717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F6F7DE',
    200: '#EDEEBE',
    300: '#DBDE92',
    400: '#C7CA68',
    500: '#ABAE46',
    600: '#83863C',
    700: '#5E5F30',
    800: '#3E3F22',
    900: '#262717',
  },
}

$base: #9DA129;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F6F7DE;
$base-200: #EDEEBE;
$base-300: #DBDE92;
$base-400: #C7CA68;
$base-500: #ABAE46;
$base-600: #83863C;
$base-700: #5E5F30;
$base-800: #3E3F22;
$base-900: #262717;
$base-hover: #7F8221;
$base-subtle: #E4E6BD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9DA129",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDEEBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBDE92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7CA68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ABAE46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83863C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9DA129

Color Lab

Pairs with #9DA129

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