What color is #9DB503?

#9DB503 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(157, 181, 3), and in HSL hsl(68, 97%, 36%).

Is #9DB503 accessible as text?

On white, #9DB503 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #9DB503, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9DB503?

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

What colors go well with #9DB503?

#9DB503 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1A03B5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9DB503 below.

Is #9DB503 good for buttons?

#9DB503 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9DB503 — white text only reaches 2.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9DB503 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #9DB503 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#9DB503 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9DB503

Not just a swatch — here's how #9DB503 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9DB503 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9DB503 Secondary #B06A03 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 #9DB503 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A03 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 #9DB503 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 #9DB503 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 #9DB503 Secondary #CFDAAE 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 #9DB503 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 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 66/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 49/100

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 66/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #9DB503

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People also use #9DB503 with

Bronze Kelly Green Klein 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFF5C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #62B503 — 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 #9DB503 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9DB503;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 181 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.171 118.8);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #F8FDD8;
  --color-200: #F2FCB1;
  --color-300: #E6F679;
  --color-400: #D4E949;
  --color-500: #B9D025;
  --color-600: #8D9D25;
  --color-700: #646F20;
  --color-800: #424819;
  --color-900: #282C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apple-green: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#F8FDD8',
    200: '#F2FCB1',
    300: '#E6F679',
    400: '#D4E949',
    500: '#B9D025',
    600: '#8D9D25',
    700: '#646F20',
    800: '#424819',
    900: '#282C11',
  },
}

$base: #9DB503;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #F8FDD8;
$base-200: #F2FCB1;
$base-300: #E6F679;
$base-400: #D4E949;
$base-500: #B9D025;
$base-600: #8D9D25;
$base-700: #646F20;
$base-800: #424819;
$base-900: #282C11;
$base-hover: #7E9102;
$base-subtle: #E9F2AA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9DB503",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6F679",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4E949",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9D025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D9D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#646F20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#424819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9DB503

Color Lab

Pairs with #9DB503

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