What color is #9FC71D?

#9FC71D is a medium, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(159, 199, 29), and in HSL hsl(74, 75%, 45%).

Is #9FC71D accessible as text?

On white, #9FC71D has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #9FC71D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9FC71D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #9FC71D?

#9FC71D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #451DC9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9FC71D below.

Is #9FC71D good for buttons?

#9FC71D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9FC71D — white text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9FC71D the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #9FC71D is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#9FC71D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9FC71D

Not just a swatch — here's how #9FC71D works with other colors. Named schemes with #9FC71D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9FC71D Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #9FC71D Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #9FC71D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Peridot 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 #9FC71D Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Peridot 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 #9FC71D Secondary #DAEABB Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9FC71D 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 52/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 28/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 71/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 62/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #9FC71D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #9FC71D with

Goldenrod Lime Green Egyptian Blue Platinum Army Green

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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBF2D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #67C91D — 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 #9FC71D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9FC71D;
  --color-base-rgb: 159 199 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.3% 0.183 123.3);
  --color-50: #FBFEF1;
  --color-100: #F3FBDA;
  --color-200: #E6F5B8;
  --color-300: #D1E887;
  --color-400: #BAD75B;
  --color-500: #9EBC38;
  --color-600: #7A9032;
  --color-700: #586629;
  --color-800: #3A421E;
  --color-900: #242914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FBFEF1',
    100: '#F3FBDA',
    200: '#E6F5B8',
    300: '#D1E887',
    400: '#BAD75B',
    500: '#9EBC38',
    600: '#7A9032',
    700: '#586629',
    800: '#3A421E',
    900: '#242914',
  },
}

$base: #9FC71D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF1;
$base-100: #F3FBDA;
$base-200: #E6F5B8;
$base-300: #D1E887;
$base-400: #BAD75B;
$base-500: #9EBC38;
$base-600: #7A9032;
$base-700: #586629;
$base-800: #3A421E;
$base-900: #242914;
$base-hover: #81A117;
$base-subtle: #E2EDBD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9FC71D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6F5B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1E887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BAD75B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9EBC38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A9032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#586629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A421E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}