What color is #8D802E?

#8D802E is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(141, 128, 46), and in HSL hsl(52, 51%, 37%).

Is #8D802E accessible as text?

On white, #8D802E has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #8D802E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8D802E?

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

What colors go well with #8D802E?

#8D802E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E3B8E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8D802E below.

Is #8D802E good for buttons?

#8D802E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8D802E — white text only reaches 3.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8D802E the same as CSS olive?

No — #8D802E is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color.

#8D802E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8D802E

Not just a swatch — here's how #8D802E works with other colors. Named schemes with #8D802E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D802E Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Olive as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D802E Anchor #392A1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8D9969 Secondary #3B3833

Olive anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8D802E Secondary #784C20 Surface #E7DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2227

Olive plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8D802E Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Olive leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #8D802E Secondary #AEAA91 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Olive 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 carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8D802E 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

Moderate

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 80/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 88/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #8D802E

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People also use #8D802E with

Sienna Olive Drab Dark Slate Blue Greige 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 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE8D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7B8E2E — 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 #8D802E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8D802E;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 128 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.5% 0.103 100.2);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F6F3E0;
  --color-200: #EBE5C1;
  --color-300: #D9D097;
  --color-400: #C3B86F;
  --color-500: #A79B4E;
  --color-600: #817841;
  --color-700: #5C5633;
  --color-800: #3D3924;
  --color-900: #262418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F6F3E0',
    200: '#EBE5C1',
    300: '#D9D097',
    400: '#C3B86F',
    500: '#A79B4E',
    600: '#817841',
    700: '#5C5633',
    800: '#3D3924',
    900: '#262418',
  },
}

$base: #8D802E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F6F3E0;
$base-200: #EBE5C1;
$base-300: #D9D097;
$base-400: #C3B86F;
$base-500: #A79B4E;
$base-600: #817841;
$base-700: #5C5633;
$base-800: #3D3924;
$base-900: #262418;
$base-hover: #726825;
$base-subtle: #E1DDBC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8D802E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F3E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE5C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9D097",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3B86F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A79B4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817841",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5633",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3924",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8D802E

Color Lab

Pairs with #8D802E

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