What color is #9FAC16?

#9FAC16 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(159, 172, 22), and in HSL hsl(65, 77%, 38%).

Is #9FAC16 accessible as text?

On white, #9FAC16 has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #9FAC16, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9FAC16?

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

What colors go well with #9FAC16?

#9FAC16 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2316AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9FAC16 below.

Is #9FAC16 good for buttons?

#9FAC16 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9FAC16 — white text only reaches 2.50:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9FAC16 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #9FAC16 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#9FAC16 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9FAC16

Not just a swatch — here's how #9FAC16 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9FAC16 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9FAC16 Secondary #B06905 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 #9FAC16 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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 #9FAC16 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #9FAC16 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 #9FAC16 Secondary #CCD3AA 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 #9FAC16 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #9FAC16

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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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF1CE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6DAC16 — 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 #9FAC16 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9FAC16;
  --color-base-rgb: 159 172 22;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.0% 0.156 115.1);
  --color-50: #FDFEF1;
  --color-100: #F8FBDA;
  --color-200: #F0F5B7;
  --color-300: #E1E986;
  --color-400: #CED959;
  --color-500: #B3BE37;
  --color-600: #899131;
  --color-700: #616628;
  --color-800: #40431E;
  --color-900: #272914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFEF1',
    100: '#F8FBDA',
    200: '#F0F5B7',
    300: '#E1E986',
    400: '#CED959',
    500: '#B3BE37',
    600: '#899131',
    700: '#616628',
    800: '#40431E',
    900: '#272914',
  },
}

$base: #9FAC16;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF1;
$base-100: #F8FBDA;
$base-200: #F0F5B7;
$base-300: #E1E986;
$base-400: #CED959;
$base-500: #B3BE37;
$base-600: #899131;
$base-700: #616628;
$base-800: #40431E;
$base-900: #272914;
$base-hover: #7F8912;
$base-subtle: #E7EBB4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9FAC16",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0F5B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1E986",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CED959",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B3BE37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#899131",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#616628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40431E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9FAC16

Color Lab

Pairs with #9FAC16

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