What color is #DBED97?

#DBED97 is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(219, 237, 151), and in HSL hsl(73, 70%, 76%).

Is #DBED97 accessible as text?

On white, #DBED97 has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBED97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBED97?

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

What colors go well with #DBED97?

#DBED97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AA97ED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBED97 below.

Is #DBED97 good for buttons?

#DBED97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBED97 — white text only reaches 1.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBED97 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DBED97 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.

#DBED97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBED97

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBED97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBED97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBED97 Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pale Goldenrod 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 #DBED97 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06904 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DBED97 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DBED97 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pale Goldenrod 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 #DBED97 Secondary #F7FEE1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pale Goldenrod 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 Pale Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DBED97 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 71/100

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 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

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 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DBED97 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 14.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F9ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BEED97 — 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 #DBED97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBED97;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 237 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.3% 0.111 118.3);
  --color-50: #FBFDF1;
  --color-100: #F3FADB;
  --color-200: #E6F3BA;
  --color-300: #D1E58A;
  --color-400: #BAD35F;
  --color-500: #9DB83D;
  --color-600: #7A8C35;
  --color-700: #57642B;
  --color-800: #3A4120;
  --color-900: #242815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBFDF1',
    100: '#F3FADB',
    200: '#E6F3BA',
    300: '#D1E58A',
    400: '#BAD35F',
    500: '#9DB83D',
    600: '#7A8C35',
    700: '#57642B',
    800: '#3A4120',
    900: '#242815',
  },
}

$base: #DBED97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFDF1;
$base-100: #F3FADB;
$base-200: #E6F3BA;
$base-300: #D1E58A;
$base-400: #BAD35F;
$base-500: #9DB83D;
$base-600: #7A8C35;
$base-700: #57642B;
$base-800: #3A4120;
$base-900: #242815;
$base-hover: #C3E155;
$base-subtle: #F2F6E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBED97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3FADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6F3BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1E58A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BAD35F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9DB83D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A8C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#57642B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A4120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBED97

Color Lab

Pairs with #DBED97

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