What color is #DFF799?

#DFF799 is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(223, 247, 153), and in HSL hsl(75, 85%, 78%).

Is #DFF799 accessible as text?

On white, #DFF799 has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFF799, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFF799?

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

What colors go well with #DFF799?

#DFF799 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AF97F7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFF799 below.

Is #DFF799 good for buttons?

#DFF799 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFF799 — white text only reaches 1.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFF799 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #DFF799 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.

#DFF799 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFF799

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFF799 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFF799 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFF799 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Buttercream 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 #DFF799 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Buttercream 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 #DFF799 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Buttercream 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 #DFF799 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Buttercream 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 #DFF799 Secondary #F6FFDF Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Buttercream 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 Buttercream carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFF799 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 6/100

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.

Pairs with #DFF799

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People also use #DFF799 with

Moccasin 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 15.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7FBED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BFF797 — 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 #DFF799 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFF799;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 247 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.8% 0.121 120.5);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F4FDD8;
  --color-200: #E7F9B4;
  --color-300: #D3EE81;
  --color-400: #BCDF53;
  --color-500: #A0C530;
  --color-600: #7B962C;
  --color-700: #596A25;
  --color-800: #3B451C;
  --color-900: #242A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F4FDD8',
    200: '#E7F9B4',
    300: '#D3EE81',
    400: '#BCDF53',
    500: '#A0C530',
    600: '#7B962C',
    700: '#596A25',
    800: '#3B451C',
    900: '#242A13',
  },
}

$base: #DFF799;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F4FDD8;
$base-200: #E7F9B4;
$base-300: #D3EE81;
$base-400: #BCDF53;
$base-500: #A0C530;
$base-600: #7B962C;
$base-700: #596A25;
$base-800: #3B451C;
$base-900: #242A13;
$base-hover: #C8F14E;
$base-subtle: #F4F9E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFF799",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7F9B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3EE81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCDF53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A0C530",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B962C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#596A25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B451C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFF799

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Pairs with #DFF799

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