What color is #808E2E?

#808E2E is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(128, 142, 46), and in HSL hsl(69, 51%, 37%).

Is #808E2E accessible as text?

On white, #808E2E has a contrast ratio of 3.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #808E2E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #808E2E?

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

What colors go well with #808E2E?

#808E2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3D2E8E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #808E2E below.

Is #808E2E good for buttons?

#808E2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #808E2E — white text only reaches 3.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #808E2E the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #808E2E is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#808E2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #808E2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #808E2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #808E2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #808E2E Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Olive Drab 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 #808E2E Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8B9A6A Secondary #3B3833

Olive Drab 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 #808E2E Secondary #774D1E Surface #E7DBC0 Accent #3E513E Anchor #5B2325

Olive Drab 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 #808E2E Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06904 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Olive Drab 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 #808E2E Secondary #ADB496 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Olive Drab 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 Drab carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #808E2E 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 87/100

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 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #808E2E

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For branding

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People also use #808E2E with

Copper Forest Green Dark Slate Blue 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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7EBD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #608E2E — 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 #808E2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #808E2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 142 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.6% 0.120 117.2);
  --color-50: #FAFCF3;
  --color-100: #F2F6E0;
  --color-200: #E5EBC1;
  --color-300: #CFD997;
  --color-400: #B7C36F;
  --color-500: #9AA74E;
  --color-600: #778141;
  --color-700: #565C33;
  --color-800: #393D24;
  --color-900: #232618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FAFCF3',
    100: '#F2F6E0',
    200: '#E5EBC1',
    300: '#CFD997',
    400: '#B7C36F',
    500: '#9AA74E',
    600: '#778141',
    700: '#565C33',
    800: '#393D24',
    900: '#232618',
  },
}

$base: #808E2E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF3;
$base-100: #F2F6E0;
$base-200: #E5EBC1;
$base-300: #CFD997;
$base-400: #B7C36F;
$base-500: #9AA74E;
$base-600: #778141;
$base-700: #565C33;
$base-800: #393D24;
$base-900: #232618;
$base-hover: #667225;
$base-subtle: #DCE1BC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#808E2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5EBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFD997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7C36F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9AA74E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#778141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}