What color is #618401?

#618401 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(97, 132, 1), and in HSL hsl(76, 98%, 26%).

Is #618401 accessible as text?

On white, #618401 has a contrast ratio of 4.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #618401, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #618401?

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

What colors go well with #618401?

#618401 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #240183. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #618401 below.

Is #618401 good for buttons?

#618401 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #618401 — white text only reaches 4.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #618401 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #618401 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#618401 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #618401

Not just a swatch — here's how #618401 works with other colors. Named schemes with #618401 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #618401 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

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

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #618401 Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE4D0 Accent #8A9A6B Secondary #3B3833

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.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #618401 Secondary #764D1D Surface #E6DBC0 Accent #3D513F Anchor #5B2324

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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #618401 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #618401 Secondary #98A684 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 #618401 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 60/100

Neutral

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 97/100

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 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 98/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 15/100

Very low

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

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #618401

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People also use #618401 with

Dark Goldenrod Green Midnight Blue Platinum Army Green

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 white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6F4BF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #358301 — 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 #618401 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #618401;
  --color-base-rgb: 97 132 1;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.6% 0.144 126.0);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F3FDD8;
  --color-200: #E8FCB1;
  --color-300: #D5F778;
  --color-400: #BFEA48;
  --color-500: #A3D124;
  --color-600: #7D9E24;
  --color-700: #5A6F20;
  --color-800: #3B4819;
  --color-900: #252C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  avocado: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F3FDD8',
    200: '#E8FCB1',
    300: '#D5F778',
    400: '#BFEA48',
    500: '#A3D124',
    600: '#7D9E24',
    700: '#5A6F20',
    800: '#3B4819',
    900: '#252C11',
  },
}

$base: #618401;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F3FDD8;
$base-200: #E8FCB1;
$base-300: #D5F778;
$base-400: #BFEA48;
$base-500: #A3D124;
$base-600: #7D9E24;
$base-700: #5A6F20;
$base-800: #3B4819;
$base-900: #252C11;
$base-hover: #4D6901;
$base-subtle: #DAF19C;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#618401",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5F778",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BFEA48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A3D124",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D9E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A6F20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B4819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #618401

Color Lab

Pairs with #618401

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