What color is #828E32?

#828E32 is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(130, 142, 50), and in HSL hsl(68, 48%, 38%).

Is #828E32 accessible as text?

On white, #828E32 has a contrast ratio of 3.58:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #828E32, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #828E32?

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

What colors go well with #828E32?

#828E32 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3F328F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #828E32 below.

Is #828E32 good for buttons?

#828E32 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #828E32 — white text only reaches 3.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #828E32 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #828E32 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#828E32 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #828E32

Not just a swatch — here's how #828E32 works with other colors. Named schemes with #828E32 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #828E32 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #828E32 Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8B9A6A Secondary #3B3833

Olive Drab anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #828E32 Secondary #774C1E Surface #E7DBC0 Accent #3E513E Anchor #5B2325

Olive Drab plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #828E32 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #828E32 Secondary #AFB497 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 #828E32 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 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 85/100

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 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #828E32

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #828E32 with

Copper 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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7EAD4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #648F32 — 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 #828E32 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #828E32;
  --color-base-rgb: 130 142 50;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.8% 0.117 116.2);
  --color-50: #FAFBF3;
  --color-100: #F2F5E0;
  --color-200: #E5EAC3;
  --color-300: #CED799;
  --color-400: #B6C171;
  --color-500: #99A550;
  --color-600: #777F43;
  --color-700: #565B34;
  --color-800: #393C25;
  --color-900: #232518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FAFBF3',
    100: '#F2F5E0',
    200: '#E5EAC3',
    300: '#CED799',
    400: '#B6C171',
    500: '#99A550',
    600: '#777F43',
    700: '#565B34',
    800: '#393C25',
    900: '#232518',
  },
}

$base: #828E32;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF3;
$base-100: #F2F5E0;
$base-200: #E5EAC3;
$base-300: #CED799;
$base-400: #B6C171;
$base-500: #99A550;
$base-600: #777F43;
$base-700: #565B34;
$base-800: #393C25;
$base-900: #232518;
$base-hover: #697328;
$base-subtle: #DCE1BE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#828E32",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5EAC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CED799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B6C171",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#99A550",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#777F43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}