What color is #33994E?

#33994E is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(51, 153, 78), and in HSL hsl(136, 50%, 40%).

Is #33994E accessible as text?

On white, #33994E has a contrast ratio of 3.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #33994E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #33994E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-600 (#009966).

What colors go well with #33994E?

#33994E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #99337E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #33994E below.

Is #33994E good for buttons?

#33994E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #33994E — white text only reaches 3.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #33994E the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #33994E is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#33994E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #33994E

Not just a swatch — here's how #33994E works with other colors. Named schemes with #33994E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #33994E Secondary #4C6C3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Shamrock 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 #33994E Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Shamrock 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 #33994E Secondary #754E1B Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3C5140 Anchor #5B2321

Shamrock 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 #33994E Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612029 Accent #E5C3BA Secondary #342B2C

Shamrock 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 #33994E Secondary #97B69B Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Shamrock 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 Shamrock Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #33994E 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 43/100

Neutral

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

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 18/100

Very low

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

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #33994E with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

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

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D5EBDB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #339970 — 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 #33994E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #33994E;
  --color-base-rgb: 51 153 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.6% 0.145 148.7);
  --color-50: #F3FCF5;
  --color-100: #E0F5E6;
  --color-200: #C2EBCD;
  --color-300: #97D8A9;
  --color-400: #70C286;
  --color-500: #4EA666;
  --color-600: #428052;
  --color-700: #335C3E;
  --color-800: #243C2B;
  --color-900: #18251B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  shamrock-green: {
    50: '#F3FCF5',
    100: '#E0F5E6',
    200: '#C2EBCD',
    300: '#97D8A9',
    400: '#70C286',
    500: '#4EA666',
    600: '#428052',
    700: '#335C3E',
    800: '#243C2B',
    900: '#18251B',
  },
}

$base: #33994E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF5;
$base-100: #E0F5E6;
$base-200: #C2EBCD;
$base-300: #97D8A9;
$base-400: #70C286;
$base-500: #4EA666;
$base-600: #428052;
$base-700: #335C3E;
$base-800: #243C2B;
$base-900: #18251B;
$base-hover: #297A3F;
$base-subtle: #C0E3C9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#33994E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E0F5E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C2EBCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#97D8A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#70C286",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4EA666",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#428052",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#335C3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#243C2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#18251B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #33994E

Color Lab

Pairs with #33994E

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