What color is #949E48?

#949E48 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(148, 158, 72), and in HSL hsl(67, 37%, 45%).

Is #949E48 accessible as text?

On white, #949E48 has a contrast ratio of 2.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #949E48, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #949E48?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-600 (#5EA500).

What colors go well with #949E48?

#949E48 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #52489D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #949E48 below.

Is #949E48 good for buttons?

#949E48 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #949E48 — white text only reaches 2.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #949E48 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #949E48 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.

#949E48 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #949E48

Not just a swatch — here's how #949E48 works with other colors. Named schemes with #949E48 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #949E48 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 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 #949E48 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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 #949E48 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #949E48 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 #949E48 Secondary #C0C5A9 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 #949E48 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #949E48 with

Camel Olive Drab 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9EADB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #779D48 — 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 #949E48 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #949E48;
  --color-base-rgb: 148 158 72;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.3% 0.111 115.0);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F1F3E3;
  --color-200: #E2E5C7;
  --color-300: #CACFA0;
  --color-400: #B0B87A;
  --color-500: #939B5A;
  --color-600: #73784A;
  --color-700: #535638;
  --color-800: #373928;
  --color-900: #22241A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F1F3E3',
    200: '#E2E5C7',
    300: '#CACFA0',
    400: '#B0B87A',
    500: '#939B5A',
    600: '#73784A',
    700: '#535638',
    800: '#373928',
    900: '#22241A',
  },
}

$base: #949E48;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F1F3E3;
$base-200: #E2E5C7;
$base-300: #CACFA0;
$base-400: #B0B87A;
$base-500: #939B5A;
$base-600: #73784A;
$base-700: #535638;
$base-800: #373928;
$base-900: #22241A;
$base-hover: #767E3A;
$base-subtle: #DEE1C9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#949E48",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CACFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0B87A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#939B5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73784A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22241A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #949E48

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Pairs with #949E48

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