What color is #D3EF8A?

#D3EF8A is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(211, 239, 138), and in HSL hsl(77, 76%, 74%).

Is #D3EF8A accessible as text?

On white, #D3EF8A has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #D3EF8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D3EF8A?

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

What colors go well with #D3EF8A?

#D3EF8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A78AEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #D3EF8A below.

Is #D3EF8A good for buttons?

#D3EF8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #D3EF8A — white text only reaches 1.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #D3EF8A the same as CSS khaki?

No — #D3EF8A 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.

#D3EF8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D3EF8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #D3EF8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #D3EF8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #D3EF8A Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Flax 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 #D3EF8A Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Flax 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 #D3EF8A Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Flax 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 #D3EF8A Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Flax 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 #D3EF8A Secondary #F5FFDE Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Flax 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 Flax carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D3EF8A 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 9/100

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 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 8/100

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 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D3EF8A 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 14.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F9EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B1EF8A — 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 #D3EF8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D3EF8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 211 239 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.0% 0.130 121.7);
  --color-50: #FAFEF1;
  --color-100: #F2FBDA;
  --color-200: #E4F5B7;
  --color-300: #CDE987;
  --color-400: #B4D85A;
  --color-500: #97BD37;
  --color-600: #759032;
  --color-700: #556629;
  --color-800: #38431E;
  --color-900: #232914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FAFEF1',
    100: '#F2FBDA',
    200: '#E4F5B7',
    300: '#CDE987',
    400: '#B4D85A',
    500: '#97BD37',
    600: '#759032',
    700: '#556629',
    800: '#38431E',
    900: '#232914',
  },
}

$base: #D3EF8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFEF1;
$base-100: #F2FBDA;
$base-200: #E4F5B7;
$base-300: #CDE987;
$base-400: #B4D85A;
$base-500: #97BD37;
$base-600: #759032;
$base-700: #556629;
$base-800: #38431E;
$base-900: #232914;
$base-hover: #B9E648;
$base-subtle: #F0F7E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D3EF8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4F5B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDE987",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B4D85A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97BD37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#759032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#556629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38431E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D3EF8A

Color Lab

Pairs with #D3EF8A

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