What color is #95992B?

#95992B is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(149, 153, 43), and in HSL hsl(62, 56%, 38%).

Is #95992B accessible as text?

On white, #95992B has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #95992B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #95992B?

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

What colors go well with #95992B?

#95992B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E2B97. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #95992B below.

Is #95992B good for buttons?

#95992B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #95992B — white text only reaches 3.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #95992B the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #95992B 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.

#95992B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #95992B

Not just a swatch — here's how #95992B works with other colors. Named schemes with #95992B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #95992B Secondary #B06907 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 #95992B Secondary #526A37 Accent #B06907 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 #95992B 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 #95992B 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 #95992B Secondary #BEC1A0 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 #95992B 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

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 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 76/100

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. 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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBECD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6F972B — 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 #95992B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #95992B;
  --color-base-rgb: 149 153 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.9% 0.129 111.5);
  --color-50: #FCFCF3;
  --color-100: #F6F7DF;
  --color-200: #EBEDBF;
  --color-300: #D9DC93;
  --color-400: #C4C76B;
  --color-500: #A8AC49;
  --color-600: #81843E;
  --color-700: #5C5E31;
  --color-800: #3D3E23;
  --color-900: #262617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FCFCF3',
    100: '#F6F7DF',
    200: '#EBEDBF',
    300: '#D9DC93',
    400: '#C4C76B',
    500: '#A8AC49',
    600: '#81843E',
    700: '#5C5E31',
    800: '#3D3E23',
    900: '#262617',
  },
}

$base: #95992B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF3;
$base-100: #F6F7DF;
$base-200: #EBEDBF;
$base-300: #D9DC93;
$base-400: #C4C76B;
$base-500: #A8AC49;
$base-600: #81843E;
$base-700: #5C5E31;
$base-800: #3D3E23;
$base-900: #262617;
$base-hover: #767922;
$base-subtle: #E2E4BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#95992B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBEDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9DC93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4C76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8AC49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81843E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #95992B

Color Lab

Pairs with #95992B

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