What color is #58997D?

#58997D is a medium, muted teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(88, 153, 125), and in HSL hsl(154, 27%, 47%).

Is #58997D accessible as text?

On white, #58997D has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #58997D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #58997D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is teal-600 (#009689).

What colors go well with #58997D?

#58997D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #985774. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #58997D below.

Is #58997D good for buttons?

#58997D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #58997D — white text only reaches 3.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #58997D the same as CSS cadetblue?

No — #58997D is not the CSS named color cadetblue, but cadetblue (#5F9EA0) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#58997D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #58997D

Not just a swatch — here's how #58997D works with other colors. Named schemes with #58997D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #58997D Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

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

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #58997D Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #58997D Surface #EDEADC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2A2723

Russian Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #58997D Surface #DCD1A8 Secondary #A97F4C Accent #899B75 Anchor #3C2D1E

Russian Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #58997D Secondary #A5BBB0 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Russian 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 Russian Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #58997D 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 40/100

Neutral

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #58997D 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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #DFE9E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #579892 — 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 #58997D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #58997D;
  --color-base-rgb: 88 153 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.1% 0.080 164.6);
  --color-50: #F5FAF8;
  --color-100: #E5F0EB;
  --color-200: #CBE1D8;
  --color-300: #A6C9BA;
  --color-400: #83AF9C;
  --color-500: #63927E;
  --color-600: #507263;
  --color-700: #3D5249;
  --color-800: #2A3731;
  --color-900: #1B221F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russian-green: {
    50: '#F5FAF8',
    100: '#E5F0EB',
    200: '#CBE1D8',
    300: '#A6C9BA',
    400: '#83AF9C',
    500: '#63927E',
    600: '#507263',
    700: '#3D5249',
    800: '#2A3731',
    900: '#1B221F',
  },
}

$base: #58997D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5FAF8;
$base-100: #E5F0EB;
$base-200: #CBE1D8;
$base-300: #A6C9BA;
$base-400: #83AF9C;
$base-500: #63927E;
$base-600: #507263;
$base-700: #3D5249;
$base-800: #2A3731;
$base-900: #1B221F;
$base-hover: #467A63;
$base-subtle: #CEDFD8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#58997D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FAF8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E5F0EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CBE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A6C9BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#83AF9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#63927E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#507263",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3D5249",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2A3731",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1B221F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #58997D

Color Lab

Pairs with #58997D

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