What color is #69A86D?

#69A86D is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(105, 168, 109), and in HSL hsl(124, 27%, 54%).

Is #69A86D accessible as text?

On white, #69A86D has a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.42:1 (passes). For text placed on #69A86D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #69A86D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-500 (#00BC7D).

What colors go well with #69A86D?

#69A86D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A96AA5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #69A86D below.

Is #69A86D good for buttons?

#69A86D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #69A86D — white text only reaches 2.83:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #69A86D the same as CSS mediumseagreen?

No — #69A86D is not the CSS named color mediumseagreen, but mediumseagreen (#3CB371) is the closest CSS named color.

#69A86D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #69A86D

Not just a swatch — here's how #69A86D works with other colors. Named schemes with #69A86D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #69A86D Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Asparagus 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 #69A86D Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Asparagus 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 #69A86D Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2B2723

Asparagus 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 #69A86D Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Asparagus 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 #69A86D Secondary #B3C9B4 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Asparagus 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 Asparagus carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #69A86D 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 47/100

Neutral

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

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 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #69A86D with

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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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E3ECE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6AA983 — 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 #69A86D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #69A86D;
  --color-base-rgb: 105 168 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.3% 0.108 145.7);
  --color-50: #F5FAF5;
  --color-100: #E5F0E6;
  --color-200: #CBE1CD;
  --color-300: #A6C9A8;
  --color-400: #83AF86;
  --color-500: #639266;
  --color-600: #507252;
  --color-700: #3D523E;
  --color-800: #2A372B;
  --color-900: #1B221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  asparagus: {
    50: '#F5FAF5',
    100: '#E5F0E6',
    200: '#CBE1CD',
    300: '#A6C9A8',
    400: '#83AF86',
    500: '#639266',
    600: '#507252',
    700: '#3D523E',
    800: '#2A372B',
    900: '#1B221B',
  },
}

$base: #69A86D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5FAF5;
$base-100: #E5F0E6;
$base-200: #CBE1CD;
$base-300: #A6C9A8;
$base-400: #83AF86;
$base-500: #639266;
$base-600: #507252;
$base-700: #3D523E;
$base-800: #2A372B;
$base-900: #1B221B;
$base-hover: #508C54;
$base-subtle: #D5E3D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#69A86D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E5F0E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CBE1CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A6C9A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#83AF86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#639266",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#507252",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3D523E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2A372B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1B221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #69A86D

Color Lab

Pairs with #69A86D

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