What color is #799D43?

#799D43 is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(121, 157, 67), and in HSL hsl(84, 40%, 44%).

Is #799D43 accessible as text?

On white, #799D43 has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #799D43, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #799D43?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-600 (#5EA500).

What colors go well with #799D43?

#799D43 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #67439D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #799D43 below.

Is #799D43 good for buttons?

#799D43 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #799D43 — white text only reaches 3.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #799D43 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #799D43 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#799D43 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #799D43

Not just a swatch — here's how #799D43 works with other colors. Named schemes with #799D43 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #799D43 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4A 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #799D43 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Moss 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 #799D43 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8D9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

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

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #799D43 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

Moss Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #799D43 Secondary #B2C0A2 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 #799D43 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 58/100

Neutral

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

Softness 51/100

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 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

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 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 73/100

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 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4EBDA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5B9D43 — 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 #799D43 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #799D43;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 157 67;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.9% 0.126 127.7);
  --color-50: #F8FBF4;
  --color-100: #ECF3E2;
  --color-200: #D9E6C6;
  --color-300: #BDD19E;
  --color-400: #A0BA78;
  --color-500: #819E57;
  --color-600: #667A48;
  --color-700: #4B5837;
  --color-800: #323A27;
  --color-900: #202419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F8FBF4',
    100: '#ECF3E2',
    200: '#D9E6C6',
    300: '#BDD19E',
    400: '#A0BA78',
    500: '#819E57',
    600: '#667A48',
    700: '#4B5837',
    800: '#323A27',
    900: '#202419',
  },
}

$base: #799D43;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FBF4;
$base-100: #ECF3E2;
$base-200: #D9E6C6;
$base-300: #BDD19E;
$base-400: #A0BA78;
$base-500: #819E57;
$base-600: #667A48;
$base-700: #4B5837;
$base-800: #323A27;
$base-900: #202419;
$base-hover: #617E36;
$base-subtle: #D7E1C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#799D43",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#ECF3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D9E6C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BDD19E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A0BA78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#819E57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#667A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4B5837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#323A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#202419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #799D43

Color Lab

Pairs with #799D43

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