What color is #697F0B?

#697F0B is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(105, 127, 11), and in HSL hsl(71, 84%, 27%).

Is #697F0B accessible as text?

On white, #697F0B has a contrast ratio of 4.52:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #697F0B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #697F0B?

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

What colors go well with #697F0B?

#697F0B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #200B7F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #697F0B below.

Is #697F0B good for buttons?

#697F0B works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #697F0B the same as CSS olive?

No — #697F0B 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.

#697F0B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #697F0B

Not just a swatch — here's how #697F0B works with other colors. Named schemes with #697F0B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #697F0B Secondary #B06A02 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 #697F0B 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 #697F0B Secondary #774D1D Surface #E7DBC0 Accent #3E513F 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 #697F0B Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 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 #697F0B Secondary #99A383 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 #697F0B 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 63/100

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 66/100

High

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

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 18/100

Very low

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

Print safety 73/100

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 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8F0C3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #437F0B — 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 #697F0B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #697F0B;
  --color-base-rgb: 105 127 11;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.9% 0.131 121.2);
  --color-50: #FCFEF0;
  --color-100: #F6FDD8;
  --color-200: #ECF8B4;
  --color-300: #DAEE81;
  --color-400: #C5DF53;
  --color-500: #A9C430;
  --color-600: #82952D;
  --color-700: #5D6925;
  --color-800: #3D451C;
  --color-900: #262A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  avocado: {
    50: '#FCFEF0',
    100: '#F6FDD8',
    200: '#ECF8B4',
    300: '#DAEE81',
    400: '#C5DF53',
    500: '#A9C430',
    600: '#82952D',
    700: '#5D6925',
    800: '#3D451C',
    900: '#262A13',
  },
}

$base: #697F0B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF0;
$base-100: #F6FDD8;
$base-200: #ECF8B4;
$base-300: #DAEE81;
$base-400: #C5DF53;
$base-500: #A9C430;
$base-600: #82952D;
$base-700: #5D6925;
$base-800: #3D451C;
$base-900: #262A13;
$base-hover: #546509;
$base-subtle: #DEEBA4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#697F0B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECF8B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAEE81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5DF53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9C430",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#82952D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D6925",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D451C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #697F0B

Color Lab

Pairs with #697F0B

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