What color is #628009?

#628009 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(98, 128, 9), and in HSL hsl(75, 87%, 27%).

Is #628009 accessible as text?

On white, #628009 has a contrast ratio of 4.55:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #628009, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #628009?

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

What colors go well with #628009?

#628009 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #270981. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #628009 below.

Is #628009 good for buttons?

#628009 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #628009 the same as CSS olive?

No — #628009 is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) 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.

#628009 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #628009

Not just a swatch — here's how #628009 works with other colors. Named schemes with #628009 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #628009 Secondary #AF6A01 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 #628009 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 #628009 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 #628009 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A01 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 #628009 Secondary #97A383 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 #628009 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 61/100

Neutral

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 99/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #628009 with

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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 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5F1C2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #3B8109 — 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 #628009 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #628009;
  --color-base-rgb: 98 128 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.6% 0.136 124.6);
  --color-50: #FBFEF0;
  --color-100: #F4FDD8;
  --color-200: #E8FAB3;
  --color-300: #D4F07F;
  --color-400: #BDE151;
  --color-500: #A1C72E;
  --color-600: #7C972B;
  --color-700: #596B24;
  --color-800: #3B451C;
  --color-900: #242A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  avocado: {
    50: '#FBFEF0',
    100: '#F4FDD8',
    200: '#E8FAB3',
    300: '#D4F07F',
    400: '#BDE151',
    500: '#A1C72E',
    600: '#7C972B',
    700: '#596B24',
    800: '#3B451C',
    900: '#242A13',
  },
}

$base: #628009;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF0;
$base-100: #F4FDD8;
$base-200: #E8FAB3;
$base-300: #D4F07F;
$base-400: #BDE151;
$base-500: #A1C72E;
$base-600: #7C972B;
$base-700: #596B24;
$base-800: #3B451C;
$base-900: #242A13;
$base-hover: #4F6707;
$base-subtle: #DAECA2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#628009",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8FAB3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4F07F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDE151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1C72E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C972B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#596B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B451C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #628009

Color Lab

Pairs with #628009

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