What color is #08742E?

#08742E is a dark, vivid green. In RGB it is rgb(8, 116, 46), and in HSL hsl(141, 87%, 24%).

Is #08742E accessible as text?

On white, #08742E has a contrast ratio of 5.92:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.55:1 (fails). For text placed on #08742E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #08742E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-700 (#008236).

What colors go well with #08742E?

#08742E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72084D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #08742E below.

Is #08742E good for buttons?

#08742E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #08742E — black text only reaches 3.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #08742E the same as CSS green?

No — #08742E is not the CSS named color green, but green (#008000) is the closest CSS named color.

#08742E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #08742E

Not just a swatch — here's how #08742E works with other colors. Named schemes with #08742E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #08742E Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #08742E Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #08742E Secondary #754E1B Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3C5140 Anchor #5B2322

Green plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #08742E Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612029 Accent #E5C3BA Secondary #342B2C

Green sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #08742E Secondary #759179 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Green 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 Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #08742E 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 44/100

Neutral

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

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 57/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 97/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 11/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #C0F1D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #087251 — 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 #08742E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #08742E;
  --color-base-rgb: 8 116 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.9% 0.138 148.2);
  --color-50: #F0FEF5;
  --color-100: #D8FDE5;
  --color-200: #B3FACC;
  --color-300: #7FF0A7;
  --color-400: #51E183;
  --color-500: #2EC763;
  --color-600: #2B9751;
  --color-700: #246B3D;
  --color-800: #1C452A;
  --color-900: #132A1B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  green: {
    50: '#F0FEF5',
    100: '#D8FDE5',
    200: '#B3FACC',
    300: '#7FF0A7',
    400: '#51E183',
    500: '#2EC763',
    600: '#2B9751',
    700: '#246B3D',
    800: '#1C452A',
    900: '#132A1B',
  },
}

$base: #08742E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F0FEF5;
$base-100: #D8FDE5;
$base-200: #B3FACC;
$base-300: #7FF0A7;
$base-400: #51E183;
$base-500: #2EC763;
$base-600: #2B9751;
$base-700: #246B3D;
$base-800: #1C452A;
$base-900: #132A1B;
$base-hover: #065C24;
$base-subtle: #9EEBB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#08742E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F0FEF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#D8FDE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#B3FACC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#7FF0A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#51E183",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#2EC763",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#2B9751",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#246B3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#1C452A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#132A1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #08742E

Color Lab

Pairs with #08742E

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