What color is #DFF596?

#DFF596 is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(223, 245, 150), and in HSL hsl(74, 83%, 77%).

Is #DFF596 accessible as text?

On white, #DFF596 has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFF596, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFF596?

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

What colors go well with #DFF596?

#DFF596 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AA94F5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFF596 below.

Is #DFF596 good for buttons?

#DFF596 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFF596 — white text only reaches 1.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFF596 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DFF596 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.

#DFF596 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFF596

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFF596 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFF596 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFF596 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 #DFF596 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 #DFF596 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 #DFF596 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 #DFF596 Secondary #F6FFDF 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 #DFF596 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 71/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 30/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

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 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFF596 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 15.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7FAEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BEF594 — 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 #DFF596 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFF596;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 245 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.3% 0.122 119.5);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F4FDD9;
  --color-200: #E8F8B4;
  --color-300: #D4ED82;
  --color-400: #BEDE54;
  --color-500: #A1C331;
  --color-600: #7C952D;
  --color-700: #596926;
  --color-800: #3B441C;
  --color-900: #252A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F4FDD9',
    200: '#E8F8B4',
    300: '#D4ED82',
    400: '#BEDE54',
    500: '#A1C331',
    600: '#7C952D',
    700: '#596926',
    800: '#3B441C',
    900: '#252A13',
  },
}

$base: #DFF596;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F4FDD9;
$base-200: #E8F8B4;
$base-300: #D4ED82;
$base-400: #BEDE54;
$base-500: #A1C331;
$base-600: #7C952D;
$base-700: #596926;
$base-800: #3B441C;
$base-900: #252A13;
$base-hover: #C8EE4C;
$base-subtle: #F3F9E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFF596",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4FDD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8F8B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4ED82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEDE54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1C331",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C952D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#596926",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B441C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFF596

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Pairs with #DFF596

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