What color is #52892D?

#52892D is a dark green. In RGB it is rgb(82, 137, 45), and in HSL hsl(96, 51%, 36%).

Is #52892D accessible as text?

On white, #52892D has a contrast ratio of 4.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #52892D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #52892D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-700 (#497D00).

What colors go well with #52892D?

#52892D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #652D8B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #52892D below.

Is #52892D good for buttons?

#52892D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #52892D — white text only reaches 4.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #52892D the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #52892D is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#52892D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #52892D

Not just a swatch — here's how #52892D works with other colors. Named schemes with #52892D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #52892D Secondary #4E6B3A Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3D2F21

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

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #52892D Secondary #764D1C Surface #E6DBC0 Accent #3D513F Anchor #5B2323

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

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #52892D Anchor #392B1E Surface #EDE4D0 Accent #889A6C Secondary #3A3833

Avocado anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #52892D Surface #F1E8D6 Anchor #61202A Accent #E6C3BB Secondary #342B2C

Avocado 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 #52892D Secondary #95A98B Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Avocado 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 Avocado carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #52892D 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 54/100

Neutral

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

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

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 18/100

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 Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

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 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #DCEAD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #338B2D — 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 #52892D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #52892D;
  --color-base-rgb: 82 137 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.2% 0.137 135.0);
  --color-50: #F6FCF3;
  --color-100: #E8F6E0;
  --color-200: #D2EBC1;
  --color-300: #B1D997;
  --color-400: #91C36F;
  --color-500: #71A74E;
  --color-600: #5B8141;
  --color-700: #435C33;
  --color-800: #2E3D24;
  --color-900: #1D2618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  avocado: {
    50: '#F6FCF3',
    100: '#E8F6E0',
    200: '#D2EBC1',
    300: '#B1D997',
    400: '#91C36F',
    500: '#71A74E',
    600: '#5B8141',
    700: '#435C33',
    800: '#2E3D24',
    900: '#1D2618',
  },
}

$base: #52892D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6FCF3;
$base-100: #E8F6E0;
$base-200: #D2EBC1;
$base-300: #B1D997;
$base-400: #91C36F;
$base-500: #71A74E;
$base-600: #5B8141;
$base-700: #435C33;
$base-800: #2E3D24;
$base-900: #1D2618;
$base-hover: #426F24;
$base-subtle: #CAE1BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#52892D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E8F6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D2EBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B1D997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#91C36F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#71A74E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5B8141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#435C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2E3D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1D2618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #52892D

Color Lab

Pairs with #52892D

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