What color is #8FAC5D?

#8FAC5D is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(143, 172, 93), and in HSL hsl(82, 32%, 52%).

Is #8FAC5D accessible as text?

On white, #8FAC5D has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #8FAC5D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8FAC5D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-500 (#00BC7D).

What colors go well with #8FAC5D?

#8FAC5D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7A5DAC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8FAC5D below.

Is #8FAC5D good for buttons?

#8FAC5D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8FAC5D — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8FAC5D the same as CSS darkseagreen?

No — #8FAC5D is not the CSS named color darkseagreen, but darkseagreen (#8FBC8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#8FAC5D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8FAC5D

Not just a swatch — here's how #8FAC5D works with other colors. Named schemes with #8FAC5D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8FAC5D Secondary #AF6A00 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8FAC5D Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 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 #8FAC5D 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8FAC5D Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

Asparagus 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 #8FAC5D Secondary #C6D1B6 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 #8FAC5D 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

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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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8ECE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #75AC5D — 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 #8FAC5D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8FAC5D;
  --color-base-rgb: 143 172 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.4% 0.111 125.6);
  --color-50: #F8FAF5;
  --color-100: #ECF2E4;
  --color-200: #DAE3C9;
  --color-300: #BDCCA3;
  --color-400: #A0B37F;
  --color-500: #82975E;
  --color-600: #66754D;
  --color-700: #4B543A;
  --color-800: #333829;
  --color-900: #20231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  asparagus: {
    50: '#F8FAF5',
    100: '#ECF2E4',
    200: '#DAE3C9',
    300: '#BDCCA3',
    400: '#A0B37F',
    500: '#82975E',
    600: '#66754D',
    700: '#4B543A',
    800: '#333829',
    900: '#20231A',
  },
}

$base: #8FAC5D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FAF5;
$base-100: #ECF2E4;
$base-200: #DAE3C9;
$base-300: #BDCCA3;
$base-400: #A0B37F;
$base-500: #82975E;
$base-600: #66754D;
$base-700: #4B543A;
$base-800: #333829;
$base-900: #20231A;
$base-hover: #738C48;
$base-subtle: #DDE3D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8FAC5D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#ECF2E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DAE3C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BDCCA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A0B37F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#82975E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#66754D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4B543A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#333829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#20231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8FAC5D

Color Lab

Pairs with #8FAC5D

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