What color is #9EA720?

#9EA720 is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(158, 167, 32), and in HSL hsl(64, 68%, 39%).

Is #9EA720 accessible as text?

On white, #9EA720 has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #9EA720, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9EA720?

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

What colors go well with #9EA720?

#9EA720 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2920A7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9EA720 below.

Is #9EA720 good for buttons?

#9EA720 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9EA720 — white text only reaches 2.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9EA720 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #9EA720 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#9EA720 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9EA720

Not just a swatch — here's how #9EA720 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9EA720 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9EA720 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 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 #9EA720 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 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 #9EA720 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 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 #9EA720 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 #9EA720 Secondary #C9CEA8 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 #9EA720 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

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 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 72/100

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. 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEFD1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #71A720 — 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 #9EA720 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9EA720;
  --color-base-rgb: 158 167 32;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.8% 0.147 113.6);
  --color-50: #FCFDF2;
  --color-100: #F7F9DC;
  --color-200: #EEF2BB;
  --color-300: #DEE38C;
  --color-400: #CAD161;
  --color-500: #AEB63F;
  --color-600: #868B37;
  --color-700: #5F632C;
  --color-800: #3F4120;
  --color-900: #272815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFDF2',
    100: '#F7F9DC',
    200: '#EEF2BB',
    300: '#DEE38C',
    400: '#CAD161',
    500: '#AEB63F',
    600: '#868B37',
    700: '#5F632C',
    800: '#3F4120',
    900: '#272815',
  },
}

$base: #9EA720;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF2;
$base-100: #F7F9DC;
$base-200: #EEF2BB;
$base-300: #DEE38C;
$base-400: #CAD161;
$base-500: #AEB63F;
$base-600: #868B37;
$base-700: #5F632C;
$base-800: #3F4120;
$base-900: #272815;
$base-hover: #7E8619;
$base-subtle: #E5E8B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9EA720",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F9DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEF2BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEE38C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CAD161",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AEB63F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#868B37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F632C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F4120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9EA720

Color Lab

Pairs with #9EA720

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