What color is #709C59?

#709C59 is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(112, 156, 89), and in HSL hsl(99, 27%, 48%).

Is #709C59 accessible as text?

On white, #709C59 has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #709C59, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #709C59?

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

What colors go well with #709C59?

#709C59 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #84599B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #709C59 below.

Is #709C59 good for buttons?

#709C59 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #709C59 — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #709C59 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #709C59 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#709C59 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #709C59

Not just a swatch — here's how #709C59 works with other colors. Named schemes with #709C59 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #709C59 Secondary #4E6B3A Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3D2F21

Moss 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 #709C59 Accent #A8C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Moss 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 #709C59 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Moss 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 #709C59 Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #697B4B Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Moss 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 #709C59 Secondary #AEBFA7 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Moss 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 Moss Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #709C59 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 52/100

Neutral

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

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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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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E3EADF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5A9B59 — 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 #709C59 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #709C59;
  --color-base-rgb: 112 156 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.4% 0.106 135.6);
  --color-50: #F7FAF5;
  --color-100: #E9F0E5;
  --color-200: #D3E1CB;
  --color-300: #B2C9A6;
  --color-400: #92AF83;
  --color-500: #739263;
  --color-600: #5C7250;
  --color-700: #44523D;
  --color-800: #2F372A;
  --color-900: #1E221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F7FAF5',
    100: '#E9F0E5',
    200: '#D3E1CB',
    300: '#B2C9A6',
    400: '#92AF83',
    500: '#739263',
    600: '#5C7250',
    700: '#44523D',
    800: '#2F372A',
    900: '#1E221B',
  },
}

$base: #709C59;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FAF5;
$base-100: #E9F0E5;
$base-200: #D3E1CB;
$base-300: #B2C9A6;
$base-400: #92AF83;
$base-500: #739263;
$base-600: #5C7250;
$base-700: #44523D;
$base-800: #2F372A;
$base-900: #1E221B;
$base-hover: #5A7C47;
$base-subtle: #D5DFCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#709C59",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E9F0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D3E1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B2C9A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#92AF83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#739263",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5C7250",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#44523D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2F372A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #709C59

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Pairs with #709C59

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