What color is #85993D?

#85993D is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(133, 153, 61), and in HSL hsl(73, 43%, 42%).

Is #85993D accessible as text?

On white, #85993D has a contrast ratio of 3.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #85993D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #85993D?

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

What colors go well with #85993D?

#85993D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #513D99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #85993D below.

Is #85993D good for buttons?

#85993D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #85993D — white text only reaches 3.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #85993D the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #85993D is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#85993D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #85993D

Not just a swatch — here's how #85993D works with other colors. Named schemes with #85993D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #85993D Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Moss Green 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 #85993D Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Moss Green 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 #85993D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Moss Green 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 #85993D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Moss Green 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 #85993D Secondary #B6BEA0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Moss Green 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 Moss Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #85993D 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 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 77/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #85993D with

Caramel 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 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7EBD8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #66993D — 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 #85993D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #85993D;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 153 61;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.8% 0.120 120.2);
  --color-50: #F9FBF4;
  --color-100: #F0F4E1;
  --color-200: #E0E8C5;
  --color-300: #C7D39C;
  --color-400: #ADBD75;
  --color-500: #90A055;
  --color-600: #707C46;
  --color-700: #515936;
  --color-800: #363B26;
  --color-900: #222419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F9FBF4',
    100: '#F0F4E1',
    200: '#E0E8C5',
    300: '#C7D39C',
    400: '#ADBD75',
    500: '#90A055',
    600: '#707C46',
    700: '#515936',
    800: '#363B26',
    900: '#222419',
  },
}

$base: #85993D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FBF4;
$base-100: #F0F4E1;
$base-200: #E0E8C5;
$base-300: #C7D39C;
$base-400: #ADBD75;
$base-500: #90A055;
$base-600: #707C46;
$base-700: #515936;
$base-800: #363B26;
$base-900: #222419;
$base-hover: #6B7B31;
$base-subtle: #DBE1C4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#85993D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0E8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C7D39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ADBD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#90A055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#707C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#515936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #85993D

Color Lab

Pairs with #85993D

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