What color is #DFFCAB?

#DFFCAB is a pale, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(223, 252, 171), and in HSL hsl(81, 93%, 83%).

Is #DFFCAB accessible as text?

On white, #DFFCAB has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 18.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFFCAB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFFCAB?

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

What colors go well with #DFFCAB?

#DFFCAB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C8ABFC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DFFCAB below.

Is #DFFCAB good for buttons?

#DFFCAB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DFFCAB — white text only reaches 1.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DFFCAB the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #DFFCAB is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) 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.

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

Palettes built on #DFFCAB

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DFFCAB Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

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 #DFFCAB Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A01 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 #DFFCAB Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

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 #DFFCAB Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

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 #DFFCAB Secondary #F4FFE3 Support #999286 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 #DFFCAB 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 59/100

Neutral

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

Softness 75/100

High

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

Depth 5/100

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 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 4/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 62/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFFCAB 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 16.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8FCF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C5FCAB — 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 #DFFCAB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFFCAB;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 252 171;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(95.1% 0.108 124.4);
  --color-50: #F9FEF0;
  --color-100: #F0FDD8;
  --color-200: #E1FCB1;
  --color-300: #CAF47C;
  --color-400: #B0E64C;
  --color-500: #93CC29;
  --color-600: #729B27;
  --color-700: #536D22;
  --color-800: #37471A;
  --color-900: #222B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buttercream: {
    50: '#F9FEF0',
    100: '#F0FDD8',
    200: '#E1FCB1',
    300: '#CAF47C',
    400: '#B0E64C',
    500: '#93CC29',
    600: '#729B27',
    700: '#536D22',
    800: '#37471A',
    900: '#222B12',
  },
}

$base: #DFFCAB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FEF0;
$base-100: #F0FDD8;
$base-200: #E1FCB1;
$base-300: #CAF47C;
$base-400: #B0E64C;
$base-500: #93CC29;
$base-600: #729B27;
$base-700: #536D22;
$base-800: #37471A;
$base-900: #222B12;
$base-hover: #C1F95A;
$base-subtle: #F5FBE9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFFCAB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAF47C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0E64C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#93CC29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#729B27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#536D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#37471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFFCAB

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