What color is #65985D?

#65985D is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(101, 152, 93), and in HSL hsl(112, 24%, 48%).

Is #65985D accessible as text?

On white, #65985D has a contrast ratio of 3.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #65985D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #65985D?

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

What colors go well with #65985D?

#65985D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #905D98. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #65985D below.

Is #65985D good for buttons?

#65985D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #65985D — white text only reaches 3.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #65985D the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #65985D is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#65985D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #65985D

Not just a swatch — here's how #65985D works with other colors. Named schemes with #65985D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #65985D Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 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 #65985D 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 #65985D 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 #65985D Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #697C4C 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 #65985D Secondary #A8BAA5 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 #65985D 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 52/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #65985D with

Sage Green Russian Green Plum Platinum Army 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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E1E9E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5D9869 — 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 #65985D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #65985D;
  --color-base-rgb: 101 152 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.8% 0.102 141.1);
  --color-50: #F6F9F5;
  --color-100: #E7F0E5;
  --color-200: #CFE0CC;
  --color-300: #ACC7A8;
  --color-400: #8AAD85;
  --color-500: #6B9065;
  --color-600: #567052;
  --color-700: #40513E;
  --color-800: #2C362B;
  --color-900: #1C221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russian-green: {
    50: '#F6F9F5',
    100: '#E7F0E5',
    200: '#CFE0CC',
    300: '#ACC7A8',
    400: '#8AAD85',
    500: '#6B9065',
    600: '#567052',
    700: '#40513E',
    800: '#2C362B',
    900: '#1C221B',
  },
}

$base: #65985D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6F9F5;
$base-100: #E7F0E5;
$base-200: #CFE0CC;
$base-300: #ACC7A8;
$base-400: #8AAD85;
$base-500: #6B9065;
$base-600: #567052;
$base-700: #40513E;
$base-800: #2C362B;
$base-900: #1C221B;
$base-hover: #51794A;
$base-subtle: #D2DED0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#65985D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6F9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E7F0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CFE0CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ACC7A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#8AAD85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#6B9065",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#567052",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#40513E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2C362B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1C221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #65985D

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Pairs with #65985D

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