What color is #609B59?

#609B59 is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(96, 155, 89), and in HSL hsl(114, 27%, 48%).

Is #609B59 accessible as text?

On white, #609B59 has a contrast ratio of 3.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #609B59, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #609B59?

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

What colors go well with #609B59?

#609B59 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95599B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #609B59 below.

Is #609B59 good for buttons?

#609B59 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #609B59 — white text only reaches 3.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #609B59 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #609B59 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#609B59 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #609B59

Not just a swatch — here's how #609B59 works with other colors. Named schemes with #609B59 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #609B59 Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F21

Russian 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 #609B59 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Russian Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #609B59 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #609B59 Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Russian 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 #609B59 Secondary #A7BCA4 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 #609B59 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 49/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #609B59 with

Sage Green Russian Green Plum Platinum Hunter Green

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 #E0EADF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #599B69 — 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 #609B59 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #609B59;
  --color-base-rgb: 96 155 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.2% 0.114 141.8);
  --color-50: #F6FAF5;
  --color-100: #E6F0E5;
  --color-200: #CDE1CB;
  --color-300: #AAC9A6;
  --color-400: #87AF83;
  --color-500: #679263;
  --color-600: #537250;
  --color-700: #3F523D;
  --color-800: #2B372A;
  --color-900: #1C221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russian-green: {
    50: '#F6FAF5',
    100: '#E6F0E5',
    200: '#CDE1CB',
    300: '#AAC9A6',
    400: '#87AF83',
    500: '#679263',
    600: '#537250',
    700: '#3F523D',
    800: '#2B372A',
    900: '#1C221B',
  },
}

$base: #609B59;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6FAF5;
$base-100: #E6F0E5;
$base-200: #CDE1CB;
$base-300: #AAC9A6;
$base-400: #87AF83;
$base-500: #679263;
$base-600: #537250;
$base-700: #3F523D;
$base-800: #2B372A;
$base-900: #1C221B;
$base-hover: #4D7C47;
$base-subtle: #D1DFCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#609B59",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E6F0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CDE1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#AAC9A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#87AF83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#679263",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#537250",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3F523D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2B372A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1C221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #609B59

Color Lab

Pairs with #609B59

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