What color is #718B09?

#718B09 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(113, 139, 9), and in HSL hsl(72, 88%, 29%).

Is #718B09 accessible as text?

On white, #718B09 has a contrast ratio of 3.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #718B09, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #718B09?

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

What colors go well with #718B09?

#718B09 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #23098B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #718B09 below.

Is #718B09 good for buttons?

#718B09 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #718B09 — white text only reaches 3.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #718B09 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #718B09 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#718B09 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #718B09

Not just a swatch — here's how #718B09 works with other colors. Named schemes with #718B09 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #718B09 Secondary #AF6A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Olive Drab 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 #718B09 Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE4D0 Accent #8A9A6B Secondary #3B3833

Olive Drab 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 #718B09 Secondary #764D1D Surface #E7DBC0 Accent #3E513F Anchor #5B2324

Olive Drab 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 #718B09 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Olive Drab 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 #718B09 Secondary #A4AF8C Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Olive Drab 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 Olive Drab carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #718B09 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 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 94/100

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 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 93/100

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 71/100

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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9F2C4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #468B09 — 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 #718B09 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #718B09;
  --color-base-rgb: 113 139 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.5% 0.142 122.0);
  --color-50: #FCFEF0;
  --color-100: #F6FDD8;
  --color-200: #ECFAB2;
  --color-300: #DAF07F;
  --color-400: #C5E250;
  --color-500: #A9C82D;
  --color-600: #82982A;
  --color-700: #5D6B24;
  --color-800: #3D461B;
  --color-900: #262B13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FCFEF0',
    100: '#F6FDD8',
    200: '#ECFAB2',
    300: '#DAF07F',
    400: '#C5E250',
    500: '#A9C82D',
    600: '#82982A',
    700: '#5D6B24',
    800: '#3D461B',
    900: '#262B13',
  },
}

$base: #718B09;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFEF0;
$base-100: #F6FDD8;
$base-200: #ECFAB2;
$base-300: #DAF07F;
$base-400: #C5E250;
$base-500: #A9C82D;
$base-600: #82982A;
$base-700: #5D6B24;
$base-800: #3D461B;
$base-900: #262B13;
$base-hover: #5A6F07;
$base-subtle: #DEEDA4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#718B09",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECFAB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAF07F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5E250",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9C82D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#82982A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D6B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262B13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #718B09

Color Lab

Pairs with #718B09

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