What color is #9FA545?

#9FA545 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(159, 165, 69), and in HSL hsl(64, 41%, 46%).

Is #9FA545 accessible as text?

On white, #9FA545 has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.94:1 (passes). For text placed on #9FA545, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9FA545?

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

What colors go well with #9FA545?

#9FA545 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4C45A5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9FA545 below.

Is #9FA545 good for buttons?

#9FA545 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9FA545 — white text only reaches 2.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9FA545 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #9FA545 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#9FA545 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9FA545

Not just a swatch — here's how #9FA545 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9FA545 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9FA545 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 #9FA545 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 #9FA545 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 #9FA545 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 #9FA545 Secondary #CACDAE 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 #9FA545 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

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 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #9FA545 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 7.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #7FA545 — 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 #9FA545 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9FA545;
  --color-base-rgb: 159 165 69;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.120 112.4);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F2F3E2;
  --color-200: #E5E7C6;
  --color-300: #CFD29D;
  --color-400: #B6BB77;
  --color-500: #9A9E56;
  --color-600: #777A47;
  --color-700: #565837;
  --color-800: #393A27;
  --color-900: #232419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F2F3E2',
    200: '#E5E7C6',
    300: '#CFD29D',
    400: '#B6BB77',
    500: '#9A9E56',
    600: '#777A47',
    700: '#565837',
    800: '#393A27',
    900: '#232419',
  },
}

$base: #9FA545;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F2F3E2;
$base-200: #E5E7C6;
$base-300: #CFD29D;
$base-400: #B6BB77;
$base-500: #9A9E56;
$base-600: #777A47;
$base-700: #565837;
$base-800: #393A27;
$base-900: #232419;
$base-hover: #7F8437;
$base-subtle: #E1E3C9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9FA545",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5E7C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFD29D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B6BB77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A9E56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#777A47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9FA545

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Pairs with #9FA545

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