What color is #8FA262?

#8FA262 is a medium, muted lime green. In RGB it is rgb(143, 162, 98), and in HSL hsl(78, 26%, 51%).

Is #8FA262 accessible as text?

On white, #8FA262 has a contrast ratio of 2.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #8FA262, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8FA262?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #8FA262?

#8FA262 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7562A3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8FA262 below.

Is #8FA262 good for buttons?

#8FA262 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8FA262 — white text only reaches 2.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8FA262 the same as CSS darkseagreen?

No — #8FA262 is not the CSS named color darkseagreen, but darkseagreen (#8FBC8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#8FA262 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8FA262

Not just a swatch — here's how #8FA262 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8FA262 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8FA262 Secondary #AF6A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Asparagus 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 #8FA262 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Asparagus 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 #8FA262 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Asparagus 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 #8FA262 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Asparagus 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 #8FA262 Secondary #C1C8B2 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Asparagus 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 Asparagus carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8FA262 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 58/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

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 #8FA262

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #8FA262 with

Camel Asparagus Very Peri 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8EBE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #79A362 — 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 #8FA262 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #8FA262;
  --color-base-rgb: 143 162 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.2% 0.090 122.3);
  --color-50: #F8FAF5;
  --color-100: #EDF0E5;
  --color-200: #DAE1CC;
  --color-300: #BEC8A7;
  --color-400: #A2AF83;
  --color-500: #849164;
  --color-600: #677151;
  --color-700: #4C523D;
  --color-800: #33372A;
  --color-900: #20221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  asparagus: {
    50: '#F8FAF5',
    100: '#EDF0E5',
    200: '#DAE1CC',
    300: '#BEC8A7',
    400: '#A2AF83',
    500: '#849164',
    600: '#677151',
    700: '#4C523D',
    800: '#33372A',
    900: '#20221B',
  },
}

$base: #8FA262;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FAF5;
$base-100: #EDF0E5;
$base-200: #DAE1CC;
$base-300: #BEC8A7;
$base-400: #A2AF83;
$base-500: #849164;
$base-600: #677151;
$base-700: #4C523D;
$base-800: #33372A;
$base-900: #20221B;
$base-hover: #73834D;
$base-subtle: #DCE1D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8FA262",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDF0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DAE1CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BEC8A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A2AF83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#849164",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#677151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4C523D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#33372A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#20221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}