What color is #558243?

#558243 is a dark, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(85, 130, 67), and in HSL hsl(103, 32%, 39%).

Is #558243 accessible as text?

On white, #558243 has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #558243, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #558243?

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

What colors go well with #558243?

#558243 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #714483. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #558243 below.

Is #558243 good for buttons?

#558243 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #558243 the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #558243 is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#558243 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #558243

Not just a swatch — here's how #558243 works with other colors. Named schemes with #558243 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #558243 Secondary #4D6B3A Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3D2F21

Fern Green 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 #558243 Secondary #764D1C Surface #E6DBC0 Accent #3D513F Anchor #5B2323

Fern 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #558243 Anchor #392B1E Surface #EDE4D0 Accent #889A6C Secondary #3A3833

Fern Green 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 #558243 Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #61202A Accent #E6C3BA Secondary #342B2C

Fern 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 #558243 Secondary #93A48D Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Fern 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 Fern Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #558243 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 51/100

Neutral

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

Softness 47/100

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 73/100

High

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

Luxury 52/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 94/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #558243 with

Moss Green Sea Green Ultra Violet Platinum Army Green

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 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #DDE7D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #448347 — 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 #558243 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #558243;
  --color-base-rgb: 85 130 67;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.8% 0.104 137.4);
  --color-50: #F6FAF5;
  --color-100: #E8F2E4;
  --color-200: #D1E3C9;
  --color-300: #AFCCA3;
  --color-400: #8EB37F;
  --color-500: #6E975E;
  --color-600: #58754D;
  --color-700: #42543A;
  --color-800: #2D3829;
  --color-900: #1D231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fern-green: {
    50: '#F6FAF5',
    100: '#E8F2E4',
    200: '#D1E3C9',
    300: '#AFCCA3',
    400: '#8EB37F',
    500: '#6E975E',
    600: '#58754D',
    700: '#42543A',
    800: '#2D3829',
    900: '#1D231A',
  },
}

$base: #558243;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6FAF5;
$base-100: #E8F2E4;
$base-200: #D1E3C9;
$base-300: #AFCCA3;
$base-400: #8EB37F;
$base-500: #6E975E;
$base-600: #58754D;
$base-700: #42543A;
$base-800: #2D3829;
$base-900: #1D231A;
$base-hover: #456936;
$base-subtle: #CBDCC5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#558243",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E8F2E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D1E3C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#AFCCA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#8EB37F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#6E975E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#58754D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#42543A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2D3829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1D231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #558243

Color Lab

Pairs with #558243

UI roles & guardrails

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