What color is #747C1E?

#747C1E is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(116, 124, 30), and in HSL hsl(65, 61%, 30%).

Is #747C1E accessible as text?

On white, #747C1E 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 #747C1E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #747C1E?

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

What colors go well with #747C1E?

#747C1E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #261E7B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #747C1E below.

Is #747C1E good for buttons?

#747C1E works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #747C1E the same as CSS olive?

No — #747C1E is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color.

#747C1E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #747C1E

Not just a swatch — here's how #747C1E works with other colors. Named schemes with #747C1E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #747C1E Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Olive Green 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 #747C1E Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8B9A6A Secondary #3B3833

Olive Green 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 #747C1E Secondary #774C1E Surface #E7DBC0 Accent #3E513E Anchor #5B2325

Olive Green 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 #747C1E Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Olive Green 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 #747C1E Secondary #9EA286 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Olive 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 Olive Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #747C1E 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 75/100

High

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 96/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 24/100

Low

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

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #747C1E with

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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 #E8EBCC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #547B1E — 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 #747C1E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #747C1E;
  --color-base-rgb: 116 124 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.2% 0.114 114.4);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F6F8DD;
  --color-200: #EBEFBD;
  --color-300: #D8DF90;
  --color-400: #C3CB67;
  --color-500: #A7B045;
  --color-600: #81873B;
  --color-700: #5C602F;
  --color-800: #3D3F22;
  --color-900: #252716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-green: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F6F8DD',
    200: '#EBEFBD',
    300: '#D8DF90',
    400: '#C3CB67',
    500: '#A7B045',
    600: '#81873B',
    700: '#5C602F',
    800: '#3D3F22',
    900: '#252716',
  },
}

$base: #747C1E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F6F8DD;
$base-200: #EBEFBD;
$base-300: #D8DF90;
$base-400: #C3CB67;
$base-500: #A7B045;
$base-600: #81873B;
$base-700: #5C602F;
$base-800: #3D3F22;
$base-900: #252716;
$base-hover: #5C6318;
$base-subtle: #DEE2B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#747C1E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBEFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8DF90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3CB67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7B045",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81873B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C602F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #747C1E

Color Lab

Pairs with #747C1E

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