What color is #697D12?

#697D12 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(105, 125, 18), and in HSL hsl(71, 75%, 28%).

Is #697D12 accessible as text?

On white, #697D12 has a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #697D12, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #697D12?

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

What colors go well with #697D12?

#697D12 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #25127D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #697D12 below.

Is #697D12 good for buttons?

#697D12 works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #697D12 the same as CSS olive?

No — #697D12 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.

#697D12 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #697D12

Not just a swatch — here's how #697D12 works with other colors. Named schemes with #697D12 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #697D12 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #697D12 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 #697D12 Secondary #774D1E Surface #E7DBC0 Accent #3E513E 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 #697D12 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 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 #697D12 Secondary #99A183 Support #999186 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 #697D12 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 62/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 44/100

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 69/100

High

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

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 19/100

Very low

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

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 #E7EEC6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #467D12 — 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 #697D12 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #697D12;
  --color-base-rgb: 105 125 18;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.4% 0.126 120.5);
  --color-50: #FBFEF1;
  --color-100: #F5FBDA;
  --color-200: #EAF5B8;
  --color-300: #D6E887;
  --color-400: #C0D75B;
  --color-500: #A4BC38;
  --color-600: #7E9032;
  --color-700: #5B6629;
  --color-800: #3C421E;
  --color-900: #252914;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  avocado: {
    50: '#FBFEF1',
    100: '#F5FBDA',
    200: '#EAF5B8',
    300: '#D6E887',
    400: '#C0D75B',
    500: '#A4BC38',
    600: '#7E9032',
    700: '#5B6629',
    800: '#3C421E',
    900: '#252914',
  },
}

$base: #697D12;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBFEF1;
$base-100: #F5FBDA;
$base-200: #EAF5B8;
$base-300: #D6E887;
$base-400: #C0D75B;
$base-500: #A4BC38;
$base-600: #7E9032;
$base-700: #5B6629;
$base-800: #3C421E;
$base-900: #252914;
$base-hover: #54640E;
$base-subtle: #DCE7A9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#697D12",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAF5B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6E887",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0D75B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4BC38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E9032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B6629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C421E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #697D12

Color Lab

Pairs with #697D12

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