What color is #89983E?

#89983E is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(137, 152, 62), and in HSL hsl(70, 42%, 42%).

Is #89983E accessible as text?

On white, #89983E 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 #89983E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #89983E?

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

What colors go well with #89983E?

#89983E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D3E98. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #89983E below.

Is #89983E good for buttons?

#89983E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #89983E — white text only reaches 3.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #89983E the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #89983E is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#89983E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #89983E

Not just a swatch — here's how #89983E works with other colors. Named schemes with #89983E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #89983E Secondary #B06904 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 #89983E Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06904 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 #89983E Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 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 #89983E 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 #89983E Secondary #B7BEA1 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 #89983E 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 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

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 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #89983E 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 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7EAD8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6B983E — 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 #89983E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #89983E;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 152 62;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.9% 0.117 117.7);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F1F4E2;
  --color-200: #E2E7C5;
  --color-300: #CAD39C;
  --color-400: #B0BC76;
  --color-500: #939F55;
  --color-600: #727B47;
  --color-700: #535836;
  --color-800: #373B26;
  --color-900: #222419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F1F4E2',
    200: '#E2E7C5',
    300: '#CAD39C',
    400: '#B0BC76',
    500: '#939F55',
    600: '#727B47',
    700: '#535836',
    800: '#373B26',
    900: '#222419',
  },
}

$base: #89983E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F1F4E2;
$base-200: #E2E7C5;
$base-300: #CAD39C;
$base-400: #B0BC76;
$base-500: #939F55;
$base-600: #727B47;
$base-700: #535836;
$base-800: #373B26;
$base-900: #222419;
$base-hover: #6E7A32;
$base-subtle: #DCE1C4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#89983E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F4E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAD39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0BC76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#939F55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#727B47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #89983E

Color Lab

Pairs with #89983E

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