What color is #809252?

#809252 is a medium, muted lime green. In RGB it is rgb(128, 146, 82), and in HSL hsl(77, 28%, 45%).

Is #809252 accessible as text?

On white, #809252 has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #809252, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #809252?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #809252?

#809252 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #655393. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #809252 below.

Is #809252 good for buttons?

#809252 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #809252 — white text only reaches 3.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #809252 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #809252 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#809252 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #809252

Not just a swatch — here's how #809252 works with other colors. Named schemes with #809252 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #809252 Secondary #AF6A02 Accent #6B7B4A 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #809252 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Moss Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #809252 Secondary #506B38 Accent #AF6A02 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 #809252 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #809252 Secondary #B1B8A2 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 #809252 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 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

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 75/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #809252

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For fashion

People also use #809252 with

Camel Russian Green Ultra Violet 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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5E9DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6B9353 — 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 #809252 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #809252;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 146 82;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.0% 0.091 121.9);
  --color-50: #F8FAF5;
  --color-100: #EDF1E5;
  --color-200: #DBE2CB;
  --color-300: #BFCAA6;
  --color-400: #A3B082;
  --color-500: #859362;
  --color-600: #68724F;
  --color-700: #4C533C;
  --color-800: #33372A;
  --color-900: #20221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F8FAF5',
    100: '#EDF1E5',
    200: '#DBE2CB',
    300: '#BFCAA6',
    400: '#A3B082',
    500: '#859362',
    600: '#68724F',
    700: '#4C533C',
    800: '#33372A',
    900: '#20221B',
  },
}

$base: #809252;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FAF5;
$base-100: #EDF1E5;
$base-200: #DBE2CB;
$base-300: #BFCAA6;
$base-400: #A3B082;
$base-500: #859362;
$base-600: #68724F;
$base-700: #4C533C;
$base-800: #33372A;
$base-900: #20221B;
$base-hover: #677642;
$base-subtle: #D9DECC;

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    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#809252",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDF1E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DBE2CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BFCAA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A3B082",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#859362",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#68724F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4C533C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#33372A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#20221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}