What color is #9EA404?

#9EA404 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(158, 164, 4), and in HSL hsl(62, 95%, 33%).

Is #9EA404 accessible as text?

On white, #9EA404 has a contrast ratio of 2.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #9EA404, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9EA404?

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

What colors go well with #9EA404?

#9EA404 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0A04A4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9EA404 below.

Is #9EA404 good for buttons?

#9EA404 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9EA404 — white text only reaches 2.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9EA404 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9EA404 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.

#9EA404 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9EA404

Not just a swatch — here's how #9EA404 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9EA404 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9EA404 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 #9EA404 Secondary #516A37 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 #9EA404 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 #9EA404 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 #9EA404 Secondary #C8CCA4 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 #9EA404 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F4C5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #69A404 — 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 #9EA404 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9EA404;
  --color-base-rgb: 158 164 4;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.1% 0.153 112.4);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FCFDD8;
  --color-200: #F9FCB1;
  --color-300: #F1F57A;
  --color-400: #E2E84A;
  --color-500: #C8CE27;
  --color-600: #989C26;
  --color-700: #6B6E21;
  --color-800: #46471A;
  --color-900: #2B2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FCFDD8',
    200: '#F9FCB1',
    300: '#F1F57A',
    400: '#E2E84A',
    500: '#C8CE27',
    600: '#989C26',
    700: '#6B6E21',
    800: '#46471A',
    900: '#2B2B12',
  },
}

$base: #9EA404;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FCFDD8;
$base-200: #F9FCB1;
$base-300: #F1F57A;
$base-400: #E2E84A;
$base-500: #C8CE27;
$base-600: #989C26;
$base-700: #6B6E21;
$base-800: #46471A;
$base-900: #2B2B12;
$base-hover: #7F8303;
$base-subtle: #EEF1A7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9EA404",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1F57A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E2E84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C8CE27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#989C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9EA404

Color Lab

Pairs with #9EA404

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