What color is #B8C021?

#B8C021 is a medium, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(184, 192, 33), and in HSL hsl(63, 71%, 44%).

Is #B8C021 accessible as text?

On white, #B8C021 has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #B8C021, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B8C021?

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

What colors go well with #B8C021?

#B8C021 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2921C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B8C021 below.

Is #B8C021 good for buttons?

#B8C021 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B8C021 — white text only reaches 1.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B8C021 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #B8C021 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#B8C021 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B8C021

Not just a swatch — here's how #B8C021 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B8C021 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B8C021 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #B8C021 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 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 #B8C021 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #B8C021 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE 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 #B8C021 Secondary #E3E8BC Support #999186 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 #B8C021 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 64/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #B8C021

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #B8C021 with

Peru Kelly 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 #F0F1D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #83C021 — 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 #B8C021 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B8C021;
  --color-base-rgb: 184 192 33;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.6% 0.165 112.8);
  --color-50: #FDFDF1;
  --color-100: #F8FADB;
  --color-200: #F0F3B9;
  --color-300: #E1E58A;
  --color-400: #CED45E;
  --color-500: #B3B93C;
  --color-600: #898D35;
  --color-700: #61642B;
  --color-800: #40421F;
  --color-900: #272815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FDFDF1',
    100: '#F8FADB',
    200: '#F0F3B9',
    300: '#E1E58A',
    400: '#CED45E',
    500: '#B3B93C',
    600: '#898D35',
    700: '#61642B',
    800: '#40421F',
    900: '#272815',
  },
}

$base: #B8C021;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF1;
$base-100: #F8FADB;
$base-200: #F0F3B9;
$base-300: #E1E58A;
$base-400: #CED45E;
$base-500: #B3B93C;
$base-600: #898D35;
$base-700: #61642B;
$base-800: #40421F;
$base-900: #272815;
$base-hover: #93991A;
$base-subtle: #E9EBBD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B8C021",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8FADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0F3B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1E58A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CED45E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B3B93C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#898D35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61642B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}