Limerick

HEX: #9DC209 | Modern Palette

On White
2.07:1
FAIL
On Black
10.15:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#9DC209
RGB
157, 194, 9
HSL
72°, 95% ,76%
CMYK
19.07, 0, 95.36, 23.92

About Limerick

Limerick (#9DC209) is a color with RGB(157, 194, 9) and HSL(72°, 95.36%, 76.08%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #2E09C2, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #099DC2 and #C2099D. The name comes from Limerick (English).

  • HEX: #9DC209
  • RGB: 157, 194, 9
  • HSL: 72°, 95.36%, 76.08%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #2E09C2
  • Triadic colors: #099DC2, #C2099D
  • The name comes from Limerick (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #9DC209 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B8B814
Protanopia #BEBE06
Tritanopia #ABB7B7
Achromatopsia #B4B4B4

Frequently Asked Questions

Limerick (#9DC209) is a color with RGB(157, 194, 9) and HSL(72°, 95.36%, 76.08%).

#9DC209 pairs strongly with #2E09C2 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#9DC209 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#9DC209 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Limerick is linked to Limerick from English, meaning A form of verse, usually humorous and often obscene, consisting of five anapestic lines rhyming aabba..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Limerick
Meaning A form of verse, usually humorous and often obscene, consisting of five anapestic lines rhyming aabba.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 19th Century

History

The origin of the limerick form is obscure. Some theories suggest a connection to the Irish city of Limerick, possibly from a party game where participants would improvise verses that ended with the refrain 'Will you come up to Limerick?' or 'There once was a man from Limerick...'. Edward Lear's 'Book of Nonsense' (1846) popularized the form, though he did not use the term 'limerick' himself. The name 'limerick' for this verse form is attested from the 1890s.

First Recorded Use

The exact first use is debated, but the form became popular in the early 19th century, with the name 'limerick' appearing later in the century.

Cultural Associations

Limericks are a well-known form of light verse, often used for humorous or satirical purposes. They are characterized by their strict rhyme scheme (AABBA) and meter (anapestic, typically three feet in the first, second, and fifth lines, and two feet in the third and fourth lines). While many are innocent, a significant number are bawdy or risqué, contributing to their reputation as a form of 'naughty' poetry.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #9DC209;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #9DC209;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #9DC209;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #9DC209,
        #9F88FC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #9DC209,
        #9F88FC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$limerick: #9DC209;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$limerick-r: 157;
$limerick-g: 194;
$limerick-b: 9;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $limerick;
    color: rgba($limerick-r, $limerick-g, $limerick-b, 0.8);
}