What color is #9EDFA2?

#9EDFA2 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(158, 223, 162), and in HSL hsl(124, 50%, 75%).

Is #9EDFA2 accessible as text?

On white, #9EDFA2 has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #9EDFA2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9EDFA2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-300 (#7BF1A8).

What colors go well with #9EDFA2?

#9EDFA2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #DF9FDB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9EDFA2 below.

Is #9EDFA2 good for buttons?

#9EDFA2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9EDFA2 — white text only reaches 1.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9EDFA2 the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #9EDFA2 is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#9EDFA2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9EDFA2

Not just a swatch — here's how #9EDFA2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9EDFA2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9EDFA2 Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Celadon leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9EDFA2 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Celadon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #9EDFA2 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2B2723

Celadon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9EDFA2 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Celadon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #9EDFA2 Secondary #EBFFEB Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Celadon 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 Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9EDFA2 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 47/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9EDFA2

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People also use #9EDFA2 with

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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 12.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF7EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9FDFB9 — 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 #9EDFA2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

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:root {
  --color-base: #9EDFA2;
  --color-base-rgb: 158 223 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.4% 0.107 146.1);
  --color-50: #F3FCF4;
  --color-100: #E0F5E1;
  --color-200: #C2EBC5;
  --color-300: #97D89C;
  --color-400: #70C275;
  --color-500: #4EA654;
  --color-600: #428046;
  --color-700: #335C36;
  --color-800: #243C26;
  --color-900: #182519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F3FCF4',
    100: '#E0F5E1',
    200: '#C2EBC5',
    300: '#97D89C',
    400: '#70C275',
    500: '#4EA654',
    600: '#428046',
    700: '#335C36',
    800: '#243C26',
    900: '#182519',
  },
}

$base: #9EDFA2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF4;
$base-100: #E0F5E1;
$base-200: #C2EBC5;
$base-300: #97D89C;
$base-400: #70C275;
$base-500: #4EA654;
$base-600: #428046;
$base-700: #335C36;
$base-800: #243C26;
$base-900: #182519;
$base-hover: #66CC6D;
$base-subtle: #E5F3E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9EDFA2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E0F5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C2EBC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#97D89C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#70C275",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4EA654",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#428046",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#335C36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#243C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#182519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}