What color is #C8D657?

#C8D657 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(200, 214, 87), and in HSL hsl(67, 61%, 59%).

Is #C8D657 accessible as text?

On white, #C8D657 has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8D657, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8D657?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #C8D657?

#C8D657 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6657D6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8D657 below.

Is #C8D657 good for buttons?

#C8D657 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8D657 — white text only reaches 1.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8D657 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #C8D657 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#C8D657 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8D657

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8D657 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8D657 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8D657 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine 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 #C8D657 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine 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 #C8D657 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine 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 #C8D657 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Citrine 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 #C8D657 Secondary #F7FED5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine 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 Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C8D657 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C8D657

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C8D657 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 11.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F3E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9DD657 — 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 #C8D657 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

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:root {
  --color-base: #C8D657;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 214 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.1% 0.151 115.0);
  --color-50: #FBFCF2;
  --color-100: #F5F8DD;
  --color-200: #E9EFBD;
  --color-300: #D6DF90;
  --color-400: #C0CB67;
  --color-500: #A4B045;
  --color-600: #7E873B;
  --color-700: #5A602F;
  --color-800: #3C3F22;
  --color-900: #252716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FBFCF2',
    100: '#F5F8DD',
    200: '#E9EFBD',
    300: '#D6DF90',
    400: '#C0CB67',
    500: '#A4B045',
    600: '#7E873B',
    700: '#5A602F',
    800: '#3C3F22',
    900: '#252716',
  },
}

$base: #C8D657;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF2;
$base-100: #F5F8DD;
$base-200: #E9EFBD;
$base-300: #D6DF90;
$base-400: #C0CB67;
$base-500: #A4B045;
$base-600: #7E873B;
$base-700: #5A602F;
$base-800: #3C3F22;
$base-900: #252716;
$base-hover: #B1C22F;
$base-subtle: #EBEED1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8D657",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9EFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6DF90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0CB67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4B045",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E873B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A602F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}