What color is #9DBD33?

#9DBD33 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(157, 189, 51), and in HSL hsl(74, 58%, 47%).

Is #9DBD33 accessible as text?

On white, #9DBD33 has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #9DBD33, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9DBD33?

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

What colors go well with #9DBD33?

#9DBD33 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5332BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9DBD33 below.

Is #9DBD33 good for buttons?

#9DBD33 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9DBD33 — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9DBD33 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #9DBD33 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#9DBD33 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9DBD33

Not just a swatch — here's how #9DBD33 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9DBD33 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9DBD33 Secondary #AF6A02 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 #9DBD33 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A02 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 #9DBD33 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

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 #9DBD33 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 #9DBD33 Secondary #D4E1B8 Support #999286 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 #9DBD33 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

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 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 66/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAEFD9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6FBD32 — 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 #9DBD33 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9DBD33;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 189 51;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.9% 0.163 122.0);
  --color-50: #FAFCF2;
  --color-100: #F1F7DE;
  --color-200: #E3EEBF;
  --color-300: #CCDD92;
  --color-400: #B3C969;
  --color-500: #96AD47;
  --color-600: #74853D;
  --color-700: #545F30;
  --color-800: #383E23;
  --color-900: #232617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FAFCF2',
    100: '#F1F7DE',
    200: '#E3EEBF',
    300: '#CCDD92',
    400: '#B3C969',
    500: '#96AD47',
    600: '#74853D',
    700: '#545F30',
    800: '#383E23',
    900: '#232617',
  },
}

$base: #9DBD33;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF2;
$base-100: #F1F7DE;
$base-200: #E3EEBF;
$base-300: #CCDD92;
$base-400: #B3C969;
$base-500: #96AD47;
$base-600: #74853D;
$base-700: #545F30;
$base-800: #383E23;
$base-900: #232617;
$base-hover: #7E9728;
$base-subtle: #E0E8C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9DBD33",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3EEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCDD92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3C969",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96AD47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74853D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9DBD33

Color Lab

Pairs with #9DBD33

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