What color is #899146?

#899146 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(137, 145, 70), and in HSL hsl(66, 35%, 42%).

Is #899146 accessible as text?

On white, #899146 has a contrast ratio of 3.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #899146, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #899146?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #899146?

#899146 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D4691. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #899146 below.

Is #899146 good for buttons?

#899146 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #899146 — white text only reaches 3.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #899146 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #899146 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#899146 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #899146

Not just a swatch — here's how #899146 works with other colors. Named schemes with #899146 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #899146 Secondary #B06906 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 #899146 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06906 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 #899146 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 #899146 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 #899146 Secondary #B4B89F 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 #899146 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #899146

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #899146 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 #E7E9DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #709146 — 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 #899146 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
MARKET

Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #899146;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 145 70;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.3% 0.100 114.3);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F1F2E3;
  --color-200: #E2E4C8;
  --color-300: #CACEA1;
  --color-400: #B0B67C;
  --color-500: #93995C;
  --color-600: #72774B;
  --color-700: #535639;
  --color-800: #373928;
  --color-900: #22231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F1F2E3',
    200: '#E2E4C8',
    300: '#CACEA1',
    400: '#B0B67C',
    500: '#93995C',
    600: '#72774B',
    700: '#535639',
    800: '#373928',
    900: '#22231A',
  },
}

$base: #899146;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F1F2E3;
$base-200: #E2E4C8;
$base-300: #CACEA1;
$base-400: #B0B67C;
$base-500: #93995C;
$base-600: #72774B;
$base-700: #535639;
$base-800: #373928;
$base-900: #22231A;
$base-hover: #6E7438;
$base-subtle: #DCDEC7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#899146",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E4C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CACEA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0B67C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#93995C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72774B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}