What color is #809A17?

#809A17 is a dark, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(128, 154, 23), and in HSL hsl(72, 74%, 35%).

Is #809A17 accessible as text?

On white, #809A17 has a contrast ratio of 3.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #809A17, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #809A17?

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

What colors go well with #809A17?

#809A17 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #32179B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #809A17 below.

Is #809A17 good for buttons?

#809A17 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #809A17 — white text only reaches 3.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #809A17 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #809A17 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#809A17 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #809A17

Not just a swatch — here's how #809A17 works with other colors. Named schemes with #809A17 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #809A17 Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

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 #809A17 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 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 #809A17 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F 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 #809A17 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 #809A17 Secondary #B3BE99 Support #999286 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 #809A17 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 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

High

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #809A17 with

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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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8F0CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #559B17 — 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 #809A17 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #809A17;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 154 23;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.4% 0.148 121.2);
  --color-50: #FBFEF1;
  --color-100: #F4FBDB;
  --color-200: #E8F4B8;
  --color-300: #D4E788;
  --color-400: #BED65C;
  --color-500: #A1BC39;
  --color-600: #7D8F33;
  --color-700: #59652A;
  --color-800: #3B421F;
  --color-900: #252915;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FBFEF1',
    100: '#F4FBDB',
    200: '#E8F4B8',
    300: '#D4E788',
    400: '#BED65C',
    500: '#A1BC39',
    600: '#7D8F33',
    700: '#59652A',
    800: '#3B421F',
    900: '#252915',
  },
}

$base: #809A17;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF1;
$base-100: #F4FBDB;
$base-200: #E8F4B8;
$base-300: #D4E788;
$base-400: #BED65C;
$base-500: #A1BC39;
$base-600: #7D8F33;
$base-700: #59652A;
$base-800: #3B421F;
$base-900: #252915;
$base-hover: #677C13;
$base-subtle: #DEE9B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#809A17",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4FBDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8F4B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4E788",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BED65C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1BC39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D8F33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#59652A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252915",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #809A17

Color Lab

Pairs with #809A17

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