What color is #9DC441?

#9DC441 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(157, 196, 65), and in HSL hsl(78, 53%, 51%).

Is #9DC441 accessible as text?

On white, #9DC441 has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.41:1 (passes). For text placed on #9DC441, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9DC441?

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

What colors go well with #9DC441?

#9DC441 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6840C4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9DC441 below.

Is #9DC441 good for buttons?

#9DC441 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9DC441 — white text only reaches 2.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9DC441 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #9DC441 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#9DC441 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9DC441

Not just a swatch — here's how #9DC441 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9DC441 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9DC441 Secondary #AF6A01 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 #9DC441 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A01 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 #9DC441 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 #9DC441 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

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 #9DC441 Secondary #D8E7BE 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 #9DC441 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 66/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #9DC441

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People also use #9DC441 with

Dark Khaki Kelly Green Grape 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAF0DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #70C440 — 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 #9DC441 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9DC441;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 196 65;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.7% 0.162 124.4);
  --color-50: #F9FCF3;
  --color-100: #EFF6DF;
  --color-200: #DFECC1;
  --color-300: #C5DA95;
  --color-400: #ABC56D;
  --color-500: #8DA94C;
  --color-600: #6E8240;
  --color-700: #505D32;
  --color-800: #363D24;
  --color-900: #212617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#F9FCF3',
    100: '#EFF6DF',
    200: '#DFECC1',
    300: '#C5DA95',
    400: '#ABC56D',
    500: '#8DA94C',
    600: '#6E8240',
    700: '#505D32',
    800: '#363D24',
    900: '#212617',
  },
}

$base: #9DC441;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FCF3;
$base-100: #EFF6DF;
$base-200: #DFECC1;
$base-300: #C5DA95;
$base-400: #ABC56D;
$base-500: #8DA94C;
$base-600: #6E8240;
$base-700: #505D32;
$base-800: #363D24;
$base-900: #212617;
$base-hover: #7E9F31;
$base-subtle: #E0E9CA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9DC441",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFF6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DFECC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C5DA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ABC56D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8DA94C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6E8240",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#505D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#212617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9DC441

Color Lab

Pairs with #9DC441

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