What color is #797D2B?

#797D2B is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(121, 125, 43), and in HSL hsl(63, 49%, 33%).

Is #797D2B accessible as text?

On white, #797D2B has a contrast ratio of 4.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #797D2B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #797D2B?

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

What colors go well with #797D2B?

#797D2B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2F2B7D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #797D2B below.

Is #797D2B good for buttons?

#797D2B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #797D2B — white text only reaches 4.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #797D2B the same as CSS olive?

No — #797D2B is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color.

#797D2B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #797D2B

Not just a swatch — here's how #797D2B works with other colors. Named schemes with #797D2B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #797D2B Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 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 #797D2B Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8C9A6A 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 #797D2B Secondary #774C1E Surface #E7DAC0 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 #797D2B Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 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 #797D2B Secondary #A1A48A 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 #797D2B 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 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 79/100

High

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 92/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #797D2B with

Olive Brown Avocado Yale Blue Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8E9D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5E7D2B — 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 #797D2B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #797D2B;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 125 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.0% 0.104 111.9);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F4F5E0;
  --color-200: #E8EAC2;
  --color-300: #D4D798;
  --color-400: #BEC270;
  --color-500: #A1A64F;
  --color-600: #7C7F42;
  --color-700: #595B34;
  --color-800: #3B3C25;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-green: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F4F5E0',
    200: '#E8EAC2',
    300: '#D4D798',
    400: '#BEC270',
    500: '#A1A64F',
    600: '#7C7F42',
    700: '#595B34',
    800: '#3B3C25',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #797D2B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F4F5E0;
$base-200: #E8EAC2;
$base-300: #D4D798;
$base-400: #BEC270;
$base-500: #A1A64F;
$base-600: #7C7F42;
$base-700: #595B34;
$base-800: #3B3C25;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #616422;
$base-subtle: #DDDFB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#797D2B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8EAC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4D798",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEC270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1A64F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C7F42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #797D2B

Color Lab

Pairs with #797D2B

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