What color is #83992B?

#83992B is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(131, 153, 43), and in HSL hsl(72, 56%, 38%).

Is #83992B accessible as text?

On white, #83992B has a contrast ratio of 3.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #83992B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #83992B?

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

What colors go well with #83992B?

#83992B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #402B97. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #83992B below.

Is #83992B good for buttons?

#83992B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #83992B — white text only reaches 3.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #83992B the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #83992B is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#83992B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #83992B

Not just a swatch — here's how #83992B works with other colors. Named schemes with #83992B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #83992B Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #83992B Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 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 #83992B 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 #83992B 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 #83992B Secondary #B4BE9C 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 #83992B 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 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

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 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #83992B with

Dark Goldenrod 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7ECD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5D972B — 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 #83992B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #83992B;
  --color-base-rgb: 131 153 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.5% 0.135 120.2);
  --color-50: #FAFCF3;
  --color-100: #F2F7DF;
  --color-200: #E4EDBF;
  --color-300: #CDDC93;
  --color-400: #B5C76B;
  --color-500: #98AC49;
  --color-600: #76843E;
  --color-700: #555E31;
  --color-800: #393E23;
  --color-900: #232617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-drab: {
    50: '#FAFCF3',
    100: '#F2F7DF',
    200: '#E4EDBF',
    300: '#CDDC93',
    400: '#B5C76B',
    500: '#98AC49',
    600: '#76843E',
    700: '#555E31',
    800: '#393E23',
    900: '#232617',
  },
}

$base: #83992B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF3;
$base-100: #F2F7DF;
$base-200: #E4EDBF;
$base-300: #CDDC93;
$base-400: #B5C76B;
$base-500: #98AC49;
$base-600: #76843E;
$base-700: #555E31;
$base-800: #393E23;
$base-900: #232617;
$base-hover: #687922;
$base-subtle: #DCE4BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#83992B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4EDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDDC93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B5C76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#98AC49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#76843E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#555E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #83992B

Color Lab

Pairs with #83992B

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