What color is #80841D?

#80841D is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(128, 132, 29), and in HSL hsl(62, 64%, 32%).

Is #80841D accessible as text?

On white, #80841D has a contrast ratio of 4.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #80841D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #80841D?

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

What colors go well with #80841D?

#80841D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #211D86. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #80841D below.

Is #80841D good for buttons?

#80841D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #80841D — white text only reaches 4.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #80841D the same as CSS olive?

No — #80841D is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color.

#80841D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #80841D

Not just a swatch — here's how #80841D works with other colors. Named schemes with #80841D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #80841D Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Olive 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 #80841D Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8C9A6A Secondary #3B3833

Olive 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 #80841D Secondary #774C1E Surface #E7DAC0 Accent #3E513E Anchor #5B2325

Olive 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 #80841D Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Olive 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 #80841D Secondary #A8AB8D Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Olive 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 carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #80841D 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

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 70/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 92/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 77/100

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 4.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #60861D — 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 #80841D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #80841D;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 132 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.1% 0.120 111.8);
  --color-50: #FCFDF2;
  --color-100: #F7F8DD;
  --color-200: #EEF0BC;
  --color-300: #DEE18E;
  --color-400: #CACE64;
  --color-500: #AFB342;
  --color-600: #868939;
  --color-700: #60612E;
  --color-800: #3F4021;
  --color-900: #272716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive: {
    50: '#FCFDF2',
    100: '#F7F8DD',
    200: '#EEF0BC',
    300: '#DEE18E',
    400: '#CACE64',
    500: '#AFB342',
    600: '#868939',
    700: '#60612E',
    800: '#3F4021',
    900: '#272716',
  },
}

$base: #80841D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF2;
$base-100: #F7F8DD;
$base-200: #EEF0BC;
$base-300: #DEE18E;
$base-400: #CACE64;
$base-500: #AFB342;
$base-600: #868939;
$base-700: #60612E;
$base-800: #3F4021;
$base-900: #272716;
$base-hover: #686B18;
$base-subtle: #E3E4B2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#80841D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEF0BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEE18E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CACE64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AFB342",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#868939",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60612E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F4021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #80841D

Color Lab

Pairs with #80841D

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