What color is #489E69?

#489E69 is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(72, 158, 105), and in HSL hsl(143, 37%, 45%).

Is #489E69 accessible as text?

On white, #489E69 has a contrast ratio of 3.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #489E69, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #489E69?

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

What colors go well with #489E69?

#489E69 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9D487D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #489E69 below.

Is #489E69 good for buttons?

#489E69 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #489E69 — white text only reaches 3.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #489E69 the same as CSS mediumseagreen?

No — #489E69 is not the CSS named color mediumseagreen, but mediumseagreen (#3CB371) is the closest CSS named color.

#489E69 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #489E69

Not just a swatch — here's how #489E69 works with other colors. Named schemes with #489E69 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #489E69 Secondary #4B6C3D Accent #AC6C00 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 #489E69 Accent #A8C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 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.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #489E69 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Shamrock Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #489E69 Secondary #AC6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Shamrock Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #489E69 Secondary #A2BDA9 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 #489E69 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 42/100

Neutral

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #DBEAE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #489D85 — 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 #489E69 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #489E69;
  --color-base-rgb: 72 158 105;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.2% 0.116 154.2);
  --color-50: #F4FAF7;
  --color-100: #E3F3E9;
  --color-200: #C7E5D3;
  --color-300: #A0CFB2;
  --color-400: #7AB892;
  --color-500: #5A9B73;
  --color-600: #4A785C;
  --color-700: #385644;
  --color-800: #28392E;
  --color-900: #1A241D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  shamrock-green: {
    50: '#F4FAF7',
    100: '#E3F3E9',
    200: '#C7E5D3',
    300: '#A0CFB2',
    400: '#7AB892',
    500: '#5A9B73',
    600: '#4A785C',
    700: '#385644',
    800: '#28392E',
    900: '#1A241D',
  },
}

$base: #489E69;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FAF7;
$base-100: #E3F3E9;
$base-200: #C7E5D3;
$base-300: #A0CFB2;
$base-400: #7AB892;
$base-500: #5A9B73;
$base-600: #4A785C;
$base-700: #385644;
$base-800: #28392E;
$base-900: #1A241D;
$base-hover: #3A7E54;
$base-subtle: #C9E1D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#489E69",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FAF7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E3F3E9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C7E5D3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A0CFB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7AB892",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5A9B73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4A785C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#385644",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#28392E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A241D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #489E69

Color Lab

Pairs with #489E69

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