What color is #809B27?

#809B27 is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(128, 155, 39), and in HSL hsl(74, 60%, 38%).

Is #809B27 accessible as text?

On white, #809B27 has a contrast ratio of 3.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #809B27, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #809B27?

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

What colors go well with #809B27?

#809B27 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #42279B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #809B27 below.

Is #809B27 good for buttons?

#809B27 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #809B27 — white text only reaches 3.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #809B27 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #809B27 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#809B27 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #809B27

Not just a swatch — here's how #809B27 works with other colors. Named schemes with #809B27 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #809B27 Secondary #AF6A02 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 #809B27 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A02 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 #809B27 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

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 #809B27 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 #809B27 Secondary #B4BF9C 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 #809B27 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 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 79/100

High

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

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #809B27 with

Caramel 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 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7EDD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #599B27 — 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 #809B27 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #809B27;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 155 39;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.7% 0.141 122.1);
  --color-50: #FAFCF2;
  --color-100: #F2F8DE;
  --color-200: #E3EFBE;
  --color-300: #CCDE91;
  --color-400: #B3CB67;
  --color-500: #97AF46;
  --color-600: #75863C;
  --color-700: #54602F;
  --color-800: #383F22;
  --color-900: #232716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FAFCF2',
    100: '#F2F8DE',
    200: '#E3EFBE',
    300: '#CCDE91',
    400: '#B3CB67',
    500: '#97AF46',
    600: '#75863C',
    700: '#54602F',
    800: '#383F22',
    900: '#232716',
  },
}

$base: #809B27;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF2;
$base-100: #F2F8DE;
$base-200: #E3EFBE;
$base-300: #CCDE91;
$base-400: #B3CB67;
$base-500: #97AF46;
$base-600: #75863C;
$base-700: #54602F;
$base-800: #383F22;
$base-900: #232716;
$base-hover: #667C1F;
$base-subtle: #DBE5BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#809B27",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F8DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3EFBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCDE91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3CB67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97AF46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75863C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54602F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #809B27

Color Lab

Pairs with #809B27

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