What color is #809F2B?

#809F2B is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(128, 159, 43), and in HSL hsl(76, 57%, 40%).

Is #809F2B accessible as text?

On white, #809F2B has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #809F2B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #809F2B?

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

What colors go well with #809F2B?

#809F2B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4B2CA0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #809F2B below.

Is #809F2B good for buttons?

#809F2B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #809F2B — white text only reaches 3.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #809F2B the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #809F2B is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#809F2B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #809F2B

Not just a swatch — here's how #809F2B works with other colors. Named schemes with #809F2B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #809F2B Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Greenery 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 #809F2B Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Greenery 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 #809F2B Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Greenery 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 #809F2B Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Greenery 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 #809F2B Secondary #B6C39F Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Greenery 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 Greenery carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #809F2B 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

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 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

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 24/100

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 #809F2B 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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6EDD4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5AA02C — 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 #809F2B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #809F2B;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 159 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.7% 0.144 123.5);
  --color-50: #FAFCF3;
  --color-100: #F0F7DE;
  --color-200: #E1EDBF;
  --color-300: #C9DC93;
  --color-400: #AFC86A;
  --color-500: #92AD48;
  --color-600: #71843D;
  --color-700: #525E30;
  --color-800: #373E23;
  --color-900: #222617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  greenery: {
    50: '#FAFCF3',
    100: '#F0F7DE',
    200: '#E1EDBF',
    300: '#C9DC93',
    400: '#AFC86A',
    500: '#92AD48',
    600: '#71843D',
    700: '#525E30',
    800: '#373E23',
    900: '#222617',
  },
}

$base: #809F2B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF3;
$base-100: #F0F7DE;
$base-200: #E1EDBF;
$base-300: #C9DC93;
$base-400: #AFC86A;
$base-500: #92AD48;
$base-600: #71843D;
$base-700: #525E30;
$base-800: #373E23;
$base-900: #222617;
$base-hover: #678023;
$base-subtle: #DAE5BD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#809F2B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1EDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9DC93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AFC86A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#92AD48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#71843D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#525E30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #809F2B

Color Lab

Pairs with #809F2B

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