What color is #8D8D4E?

#8D8D4E is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(141, 141, 78), and in HSL hsl(60, 29%, 43%).

Is #8D8D4E accessible as text?

On white, #8D8D4E has a contrast ratio of 3.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #8D8D4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8D8D4E?

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

What colors go well with #8D8D4E?

#8D8D4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E4E8D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8D8D4E below.

Is #8D8D4E good for buttons?

#8D8D4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8D8D4E — white text only reaches 3.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8D8D4E the same as CSS olive?

No — #8D8D4E is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color.

#8D8D4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8D8D4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #8D8D4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #8D8D4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D8D4E Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #8D8D4E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Moss Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8D8D4E Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 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 #8D8D4E Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #8D8D4E Secondary #B5B6A0 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 #8D8D4E 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 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #8D8D4E with

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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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8E8DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #788D4E — 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 #8D8D4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8D8D4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 141 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.9% 0.085 108.6);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F1F1E4;
  --color-200: #E2E2CA;
  --color-300: #CACAA5;
  --color-400: #B1B181;
  --color-500: #949461;
  --color-600: #73734F;
  --color-700: #53533C;
  --color-800: #373729;
  --color-900: #23231B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F1F1E4',
    200: '#E2E2CA',
    300: '#CACAA5',
    400: '#B1B181',
    500: '#949461',
    600: '#73734F',
    700: '#53533C',
    800: '#373729',
    900: '#23231B',
  },
}

$base: #8D8D4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F1F1E4;
$base-200: #E2E2CA;
$base-300: #CACAA5;
$base-400: #B1B181;
$base-500: #949461;
$base-600: #73734F;
$base-700: #53533C;
$base-800: #373729;
$base-900: #23231B;
$base-hover: #71713E;
$base-subtle: #DDDDCA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8D8D4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E2CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CACAA5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1B181",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#949461",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73734F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53533C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23231B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8D8D4E

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