What color is #CEF07F?

#CEF07F is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(206, 240, 127), and in HSL hsl(78, 79%, 72%).

Is #CEF07F accessible as text?

On white, #CEF07F has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #CEF07F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CEF07F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-200 (#D8F999).

What colors go well with #CEF07F?

#CEF07F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A17FF0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CEF07F below.

Is #CEF07F good for buttons?

#CEF07F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CEF07F — white text only reaches 1.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CEF07F the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CEF07F is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) 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.

#CEF07F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CEF07F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CEF07F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CEF07F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CEF07F Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pear 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 #CEF07F Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pear 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 #CEF07F Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Pear 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 #CEF07F Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pear 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 #CEF07F Secondary #F3FFDB Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Pear 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 Pear carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CEF07F 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 28/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #CEF07F with

Vanilla 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 14.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F9E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A9F07F — 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 #CEF07F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CEF07F;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 240 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.7% 0.145 123.1);
  --color-50: #FAFEF1;
  --color-100: #F1FCDA;
  --color-200: #E3F6B6;
  --color-300: #CCEB85;
  --color-400: #B3DA58;
  --color-500: #96C035;
  --color-600: #759230;
  --color-700: #546728;
  --color-800: #38431D;
  --color-900: #232914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pear: {
    50: '#FAFEF1',
    100: '#F1FCDA',
    200: '#E3F6B6',
    300: '#CCEB85',
    400: '#B3DA58',
    500: '#96C035',
    600: '#759230',
    700: '#546728',
    800: '#38431D',
    900: '#232914',
  },
}

$base: #CEF07F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFEF1;
$base-100: #F1FCDA;
$base-200: #E3F6B6;
$base-300: #CCEB85;
$base-400: #B3DA58;
$base-500: #96C035;
$base-600: #759230;
$base-700: #546728;
$base-800: #38431D;
$base-900: #232914;
$base-hover: #B5E83D;
$base-subtle: #EFF6DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CEF07F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1FCDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3F6B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCEB85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3DA58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96C035",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#759230",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#546728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38431D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CEF07F

Color Lab

Pairs with #CEF07F

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