What color is #DBEF9D?

#DBEF9D is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(219, 239, 157), and in HSL hsl(75, 72%, 78%).

Is #DBEF9D accessible as text?

On white, #DBEF9D has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.85:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBEF9D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBEF9D?

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

What colors go well with #DBEF9D?

#DBEF9D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B39FEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBEF9D below.

Is #DBEF9D good for buttons?

#DBEF9D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBEF9D — white text only reaches 1.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBEF9D the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DBEF9D 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.

#DBEF9D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBEF9D

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBEF9D works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBEF9D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBEF9D Secondary #B06A03 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 #DBEF9D Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 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 #DBEF9D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F 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 #DBEF9D 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 #DBEF9D Secondary #F7FEE2 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 #DBEF9D 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 61/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 73/100

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 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 13/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

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 60/100

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 #DBEF9D with

Bisque 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 14.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7FAEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C0EF9F — 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 #DBEF9D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBEF9D;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 239 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.8% 0.107 119.7);
  --color-50: #FAFDF1;
  --color-100: #F2FADB;
  --color-200: #E5F3B9;
  --color-300: #CFE689;
  --color-400: #B7D55D;
  --color-500: #9ABA3B;
  --color-600: #778E34;
  --color-700: #56642A;
  --color-800: #39421F;
  --color-900: #232815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FAFDF1',
    100: '#F2FADB',
    200: '#E5F3B9',
    300: '#CFE689',
    400: '#B7D55D',
    500: '#9ABA3B',
    600: '#778E34',
    700: '#56642A',
    800: '#39421F',
    900: '#232815',
  },
}

$base: #DBEF9D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFDF1;
$base-100: #F2FADB;
$base-200: #E5F3B9;
$base-300: #CFE689;
$base-400: #B7D55D;
$base-500: #9ABA3B;
$base-600: #778E34;
$base-700: #56642A;
$base-800: #39421F;
$base-900: #232815;
$base-hover: #C2E45A;
$base-subtle: #F3F7E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBEF9D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2FADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5F3B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFE689",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7D55D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9ABA3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#778E34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56642A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBEF9D

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Pairs with #DBEF9D

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