What color is #9DB320?

#9DB320 is a medium, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(157, 179, 32), and in HSL hsl(69, 70%, 41%).

Is #9DB320 accessible as text?

On white, #9DB320 has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #9DB320, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9DB320?

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

What colors go well with #9DB320?

#9DB320 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #351FB2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9DB320 below.

Is #9DB320 good for buttons?

#9DB320 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9DB320 — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9DB320 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #9DB320 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#9DB320 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9DB320

Not just a swatch — here's how #9DB320 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9DB320 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9DB320 Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Apple Green 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 #9DB320 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06904 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Apple Green 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 #9DB320 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Apple Green 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 #9DB320 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Apple Green 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 #9DB320 Secondary #CFD8AF Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Apple Green 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 Apple Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9DB320 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #9DB320

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People also use #9DB320 with

Caramel Kelly Green Egyptian Blue Platinum Army Green

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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECF0D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6BB21F — 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 #9DB320 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9DB320;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 179 32;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.5% 0.161 118.5);
  --color-50: #FBFDF1;
  --color-100: #F5FADB;
  --color-200: #EAF3BA;
  --color-300: #D7E58A;
  --color-400: #C2D35F;
  --color-500: #A6B83D;
  --color-600: #7F8C35;
  --color-700: #5B642B;
  --color-800: #3C4120;
  --color-900: #252815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apple-green: {
    50: '#FBFDF1',
    100: '#F5FADB',
    200: '#EAF3BA',
    300: '#D7E58A',
    400: '#C2D35F',
    500: '#A6B83D',
    600: '#7F8C35',
    700: '#5B642B',
    800: '#3C4120',
    900: '#252815',
  },
}

$base: #9DB320;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFDF1;
$base-100: #F5FADB;
$base-200: #EAF3BA;
$base-300: #D7E58A;
$base-400: #C2D35F;
$base-500: #A6B83D;
$base-600: #7F8C35;
$base-700: #5B642B;
$base-800: #3C4120;
$base-900: #252815;
$base-hover: #7D8E19;
$base-subtle: #E3EABA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9DB320",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAF3BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7E58A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2D35F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6B83D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F8C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B642B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C4120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9DB320

Color Lab

Pairs with #9DB320

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