What color is #808F33?

#808F33 is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(128, 143, 51), and in HSL hsl(70, 47%, 38%).

Is #808F33 accessible as text?

On white, #808F33 has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #808F33, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #808F33?

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

What colors go well with #808F33?

#808F33 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #43338E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #808F33 below.

Is #808F33 good for buttons?

#808F33 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #808F33 — white text only reaches 3.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #808F33 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #808F33 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#808F33 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #808F33

Not just a swatch — here's how #808F33 works with other colors. Named schemes with #808F33 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #808F33 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 #808F33 Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8B9A6B 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 #808F33 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 #808F33 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 #808F33 Secondary #AEB597 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 #808F33 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

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 66/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 28/100

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 #808F33

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #808F33 with

Copper Olive Drab 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 #E7EAD5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #618E33 — 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 #808F33 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #808F33;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 143 51;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.9% 0.118 117.8);
  --color-50: #FAFBF3;
  --color-100: #F1F5E0;
  --color-200: #E3E9C3;
  --color-300: #CCD699;
  --color-400: #B3C072;
  --color-500: #96A451;
  --color-600: #747E44;
  --color-700: #545A34;
  --color-800: #383C25;
  --color-900: #232518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FAFBF3',
    100: '#F1F5E0',
    200: '#E3E9C3',
    300: '#CCD699',
    400: '#B3C072',
    500: '#96A451',
    600: '#747E44',
    700: '#545A34',
    800: '#383C25',
    900: '#232518',
  },
}

$base: #808F33;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF3;
$base-100: #F1F5E0;
$base-200: #E3E9C3;
$base-300: #CCD699;
$base-400: #B3C072;
$base-500: #96A451;
$base-600: #747E44;
$base-700: #545A34;
$base-800: #383C25;
$base-900: #232518;
$base-hover: #667229;
$base-subtle: #DBE1BF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#808F33",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3E9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCD699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3C072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96A451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#747E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}