What color is #889232?

#889232 is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(136, 146, 50), and in HSL hsl(66, 49%, 38%).

Is #889232 accessible as text?

On white, #889232 has a contrast ratio of 3.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #889232, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #889232?

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

What colors go well with #889232?

#889232 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3B3190. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #889232 below.

Is #889232 good for buttons?

#889232 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #889232 — white text only reaches 3.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #889232 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #889232 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#889232 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #889232

Not just a swatch — here's how #889232 works with other colors. Named schemes with #889232 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #889232 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 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 #889232 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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 #889232 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #889232 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE 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 #889232 Secondary #B4B99B 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 #889232 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 29/100

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.

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People also use #889232 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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8EBD4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #679031 — 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 #889232 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #889232;
  --color-base-rgb: 136 146 50;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.3% 0.120 114.9);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F3F5E0;
  --color-200: #E6EAC2;
  --color-300: #D1D798;
  --color-400: #B9C270;
  --color-500: #9DA64F;
  --color-600: #797F42;
  --color-700: #575B34;
  --color-800: #3A3C25;
  --color-900: #242518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F3F5E0',
    200: '#E6EAC2',
    300: '#D1D798',
    400: '#B9C270',
    500: '#9DA64F',
    600: '#797F42',
    700: '#575B34',
    800: '#3A3C25',
    900: '#242518',
  },
}

$base: #889232;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F3F5E0;
$base-200: #E6EAC2;
$base-300: #D1D798;
$base-400: #B9C270;
$base-500: #9DA64F;
$base-600: #797F42;
$base-700: #575B34;
$base-800: #3A3C25;
$base-900: #242518;
$base-hover: #6C7428;
$base-subtle: #DEE1BE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#889232",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6EAC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1D798",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9C270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9DA64F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797F42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #889232

Color Lab

Pairs with #889232

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