What color is #809136?

#809136 is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(128, 145, 54), and in HSL hsl(71, 46%, 39%).

Is #809136 accessible as text?

On white, #809136 has a contrast ratio of 3.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #809136, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #809136?

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

What colors go well with #809136?

#809136 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #463691. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #809136 below.

Is #809136 good for buttons?

#809136 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #809136 — white text only reaches 3.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #809136 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #809136 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#809136 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #809136

Not just a swatch — here's how #809136 works with other colors. Named schemes with #809136 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #809136 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6C7B4A 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #809136 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A03 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #809136 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Olive Drab 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 #809136 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Olive Drab 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 #809136 Secondary #AFB799 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 #809136 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 50/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 84/100

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.

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People also use #809136 with

Dark Goldenrod 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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6EAD6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #629136 — 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 #809136 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #809136;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 145 54;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.4% 0.118 118.9);
  --color-50: #FAFBF3;
  --color-100: #F1F5E1;
  --color-200: #E2E9C4;
  --color-300: #CAD59A;
  --color-400: #B1BF73;
  --color-500: #94A352;
  --color-600: #737E44;
  --color-700: #535A35;
  --color-800: #373C25;
  --color-900: #232518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FAFBF3',
    100: '#F1F5E1',
    200: '#E2E9C4',
    300: '#CAD59A',
    400: '#B1BF73',
    500: '#94A352',
    600: '#737E44',
    700: '#535A35',
    800: '#373C25',
    900: '#232518',
  },
}

$base: #809136;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF3;
$base-100: #F1F5E1;
$base-200: #E2E9C4;
$base-300: #CAD59A;
$base-400: #B1BF73;
$base-500: #94A352;
$base-600: #737E44;
$base-700: #535A35;
$base-800: #373C25;
$base-900: #232518;
$base-hover: #67742B;
$base-subtle: #DBE1C0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#809136",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAD59A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1BF73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#94A352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#737E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #809136

Color Lab

Pairs with #809136

UI roles & guardrails

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