What color is #949751?

#949751 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(148, 151, 81), and in HSL hsl(63, 30%, 45%).

Is #949751 accessible as text?

On white, #949751 has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #949751, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #949751?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #949751?

#949751 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #545095. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #949751 below.

Is #949751 good for buttons?

#949751 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #949751 — white text only reaches 3.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #949751 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #949751 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#949751 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #949751

Not just a swatch — here's how #949751 works with other colors. Named schemes with #949751 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #949751 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7B49 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 #949751 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #949751 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #949751 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE 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 #949751 Secondary #BEBFA8 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 #949751 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #949751

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People also use #949751 with

Beaver Russian Green Ultra Violet 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8E9DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7B9550 — 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 #949751 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #949751;
  --color-base-rgb: 148 151 81;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.8% 0.093 110.9);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F0F1E4;
  --color-200: #E1E2CA;
  --color-300: #C9CBA4;
  --color-400: #AFB280;
  --color-500: #929560;
  --color-600: #72744E;
  --color-700: #52543B;
  --color-800: #373829;
  --color-900: #22231B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F0F1E4',
    200: '#E1E2CA',
    300: '#C9CBA4',
    400: '#AFB280',
    500: '#929560',
    600: '#72744E',
    700: '#52543B',
    800: '#373829',
    900: '#22231B',
  },
}

$base: #949751;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F0F1E4;
$base-200: #E1E2CA;
$base-300: #C9CBA4;
$base-400: #AFB280;
$base-500: #929560;
$base-600: #72744E;
$base-700: #52543B;
$base-800: #373829;
$base-900: #22231B;
$base-hover: #757740;
$base-subtle: #DEDFCB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#949751",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1E2CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9CBA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AFB280",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#929560",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72744E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#52543B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}