What color is #C0DC89?

#C0DC89 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(192, 220, 137), and in HSL hsl(80, 54%, 70%).

Is #C0DC89 accessible as text?

On white, #C0DC89 has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.84:1 (passes). For text placed on #C0DC89, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C0DC89?

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

What colors go well with #C0DC89?

#C0DC89 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A589DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C0DC89 below.

Is #C0DC89 good for buttons?

#C0DC89 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C0DC89 — white text only reaches 1.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C0DC89 the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #C0DC89 is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#C0DC89 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C0DC89

Not just a swatch — here's how #C0DC89 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C0DC89 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C0DC89 Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C0DC89 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Celadon 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 #C0DC89 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Celadon 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 #C0DC89 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Celadon 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 #C0DC89 Secondary #F4FFE2 Support #999286 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 #C0DC89 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 59/100

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 15/100

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 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 16/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

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 #C0DC89 with

Wheat Light Green Medium Purple 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 12.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F6EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A5DC89 — 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 #C0DC89 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C0DC89;
  --color-base-rgb: 192 220 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.5% 0.112 123.9);
  --color-50: #F9FCF3;
  --color-100: #EEF6DF;
  --color-200: #DEECC0;
  --color-300: #C3DA95;
  --color-400: #A8C66C;
  --color-500: #8AAA4B;
  --color-600: #6C833F;
  --color-700: #4F5D32;
  --color-800: #353D23;
  --color-900: #212617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F9FCF3',
    100: '#EEF6DF',
    200: '#DEECC0',
    300: '#C3DA95',
    400: '#A8C66C',
    500: '#8AAA4B',
    600: '#6C833F',
    700: '#4F5D32',
    800: '#353D23',
    900: '#212617',
  },
}

$base: #C0DC89;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FCF3;
$base-100: #EEF6DF;
$base-200: #DEECC0;
$base-300: #C3DA95;
$base-400: #A8C66C;
$base-500: #8AAA4B;
$base-600: #6C833F;
$base-700: #4F5D32;
$base-800: #353D23;
$base-900: #212617;
$base-hover: #A3CB52;
$base-subtle: #EBF1DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C0DC89",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEF6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DEECC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C3DA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A8C66C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8AAA4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6C833F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4F5D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#353D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#212617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C0DC89

Color Lab

Pairs with #C0DC89

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