What color is #DBEF91?

#DBEF91 is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(219, 239, 145), and in HSL hsl(73, 75%, 75%).

Is #DBEF91 accessible as text?

On white, #DBEF91 has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBEF91, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBEF91?

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

What colors go well with #DBEF91?

#DBEF91 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A48FEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBEF91 below.

Is #DBEF91 good for buttons?

#DBEF91 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBEF91 — white text only reaches 1.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBEF91 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DBEF91 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.

#DBEF91 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBEF91

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBEF91 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBEF91 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBEF91 Secondary #B06A04 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 #DBEF91 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A04 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 #DBEF91 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 #DBEF91 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 #DBEF91 Secondary #F7FFDF 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 #DBEF91 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 70/100

High

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

Depth 8/100

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 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 7/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DBEF91 with

Wheat Light Green Wisteria 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 14.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6F9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BAEF8F — 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 #DBEF91 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBEF91;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 239 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.6% 0.120 118.7);
  --color-50: #FBFEF1;
  --color-100: #F4FBDA;
  --color-200: #E7F5B8;
  --color-300: #D3E887;
  --color-400: #BCD75B;
  --color-500: #A0BC38;
  --color-600: #7B9032;
  --color-700: #596629;
  --color-800: #3B421E;
  --color-900: #242914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBFEF1',
    100: '#F4FBDA',
    200: '#E7F5B8',
    300: '#D3E887',
    400: '#BCD75B',
    500: '#A0BC38',
    600: '#7B9032',
    700: '#596629',
    800: '#3B421E',
    900: '#242914',
  },
}

$base: #DBEF91;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF1;
$base-100: #F4FBDA;
$base-200: #E7F5B8;
$base-300: #D3E887;
$base-400: #BCD75B;
$base-500: #A0BC38;
$base-600: #7B9032;
$base-700: #596629;
$base-800: #3B421E;
$base-900: #242914;
$base-hover: #C4E64D;
$base-subtle: #F2F7E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBEF91",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7F5B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3E887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCD75B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A0BC38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B9032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#596629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B421E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBEF91

Color Lab

Pairs with #DBEF91

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