What color is #9DC209?

Peridot (#9DC209) is a medium, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(157, 194, 9), and in HSL hsl(72, 91%, 40%).

Is #9DC209 accessible as text?

On white, #9DC209 has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #9DC209, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9DC209?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #9DC209?

#9DC209 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E09C3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9DC209 below.

Is Peridot good for buttons?

Peridot works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9DC209 — white text only reaches 2.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is Peridot a CSS named color?

No — Peridot is not a standard CSS named color; use the hex value #9DC209 in CSS. The closest CSS named color is yellowgreen.

Why is it called Peridot?

Peridot is named after the yellow-green gemstone. It is a vivid, slightly acidic green.

Peridot (#9DC209) Color Palette, HEX, RGB & Design Ideas

Palettes built on Peridot

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9DC209 Secondary #AF6A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #9DC209 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #9DC209 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Peridot 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 #9DC209 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Peridot 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 #9DC209 Secondary #D6E5B6 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How Peridot 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 29/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 71/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 62/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with Peridot

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use Peridot with

Gamboge Kelly Green Egyptian Blue 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECF4CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #60C309 — 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 Peridot at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9DC209;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 194 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.9% 0.184 122.4);
  --color-50: #FCFEF0;
  --color-100: #F6FDD8;
  --color-200: #ECFBB1;
  --color-300: #DBF27D;
  --color-400: #C6E44E;
  --color-500: #AACB2A;
  --color-600: #839A28;
  --color-700: #5D6C23;
  --color-800: #3E461B;
  --color-900: #262B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FCFEF0',
    100: '#F6FDD8',
    200: '#ECFBB1',
    300: '#DBF27D',
    400: '#C6E44E',
    500: '#AACB2A',
    600: '#839A28',
    700: '#5D6C23',
    800: '#3E461B',
    900: '#262B12',
  },
}

$base: #9DC209;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF0;
$base-100: #F6FDD8;
$base-200: #ECFBB1;
$base-300: #DBF27D;
$base-400: #C6E44E;
$base-500: #AACB2A;
$base-600: #839A28;
$base-700: #5D6C23;
$base-800: #3E461B;
$base-900: #262B12;
$base-hover: #7E9C07;
$base-subtle: #E4F1B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9DC209",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECFBB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBF27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6E44E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AACB2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#839A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D6C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}