What color is #DBF786?

#DBF786 is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(219, 247, 134), and in HSL hsl(75, 88%, 75%).

Is #DBF786 accessible as text?

On white, #DBF786 has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBF786, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBF786?

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

What colors go well with #DBF786?

#DBF786 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A387F7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBF786 below.

Is #DBF786 good for buttons?

#DBF786 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBF786 — white text only reaches 1.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBF786 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DBF786 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.

#DBF786 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBF786

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBF786 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBF786 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBF786 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Maize 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 #DBF786 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Maize 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 #DBF786 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Maize 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 #DBF786 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Maize 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 #DBF786 Secondary #F5FFDB Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Maize 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 Maize carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DBF786 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 7/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 26/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DBF786 with

Navajo White Mint 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 15.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6FAEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B6F787 — 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 #DBF786 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBF786;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 247 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.2% 0.142 120.7);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F4FDD8;
  --color-200: #E8FAB2;
  --color-300: #D4F07F;
  --color-400: #BDE250;
  --color-500: #A1C82D;
  --color-600: #7C982A;
  --color-700: #596B24;
  --color-800: #3B461B;
  --color-900: #252B13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  maize: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F4FDD8',
    200: '#E8FAB2',
    300: '#D4F07F',
    400: '#BDE250',
    500: '#A1C82D',
    600: '#7C982A',
    700: '#596B24',
    800: '#3B461B',
    900: '#252B13',
  },
}

$base: #DBF786;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F4FDD8;
$base-200: #E8FAB2;
$base-300: #D4F07F;
$base-400: #BDE250;
$base-500: #A1C82D;
$base-600: #7C982A;
$base-700: #596B24;
$base-800: #3B461B;
$base-900: #252B13;
$base-hover: #C6F33F;
$base-subtle: #F2F9DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBF786",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8FAB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4F07F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDE250",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1C82D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C982A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#596B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252B13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBF786

Color Lab

Pairs with #DBF786

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