What color is #799356?

#799356 is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(121, 147, 86), and in HSL hsl(86, 26%, 46%).

Is #799356 accessible as text?

On white, #799356 has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #799356, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #799356?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #799356?

#799356 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #715794. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #799356 below.

Is #799356 good for buttons?

#799356 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #799356 — white text only reaches 3.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #799356 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #799356 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#799356 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #799356

Not just a swatch — here's how #799356 works with other colors. Named schemes with #799356 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #799356 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Russian Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #799356 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Russian 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #799356 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Russian Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #799356 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8D9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Russian Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #799356 Secondary #AEB8A2 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Russian 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 Russian Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #799356 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 56/100

Neutral

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

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 74/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 77/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #799356

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People also use #799356 with

Sage Green Russian Green Royal Purple Platinum Army Green

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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4E9DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #659457 — 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 #799356 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #799356;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 147 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.8% 0.091 127.6);
  --color-50: #F8FAF5;
  --color-100: #EBF0E5;
  --color-200: #D8E1CC;
  --color-300: #BAC8A7;
  --color-400: #9CAF83;
  --color-500: #7D9164;
  --color-600: #637151;
  --color-700: #49523D;
  --color-800: #31372A;
  --color-900: #1F221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russian-green: {
    50: '#F8FAF5',
    100: '#EBF0E5',
    200: '#D8E1CC',
    300: '#BAC8A7',
    400: '#9CAF83',
    500: '#7D9164',
    600: '#637151',
    700: '#49523D',
    800: '#31372A',
    900: '#1F221B',
  },
}

$base: #799356;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FAF5;
$base-100: #EBF0E5;
$base-200: #D8E1CC;
$base-300: #BAC8A7;
$base-400: #9CAF83;
$base-500: #7D9164;
$base-600: #637151;
$base-700: #49523D;
$base-800: #31372A;
$base-900: #1F221B;
$base-hover: #617645;
$base-subtle: #D7DECE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#799356",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EBF0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D8E1CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BAC8A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9CAF83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7D9164",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#637151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#49523D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#31372A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}