What color is #968D2C?

#968D2C is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(150, 141, 44), and in HSL hsl(55, 55%, 38%).

Is #968D2C accessible as text?

On white, #968D2C has a contrast ratio of 3.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #968D2C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #968D2C?

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

What colors go well with #968D2C?

#968D2C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C3496. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #968D2C below.

Is #968D2C good for buttons?

#968D2C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #968D2C — white text only reaches 3.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #968D2C the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #968D2C 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.

#968D2C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #968D2C

Not just a swatch — here's how #968D2C works with other colors. Named schemes with #968D2C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #968D2C Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #968D2C Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 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 #968D2C Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #968D2C Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #968D2C Secondary #B9B799 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 #968D2C 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 85/100

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 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 80/100

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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECEAD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7C962C — 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 #968D2C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #968D2C;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 141 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.3% 0.116 104.0);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F4DF;
  --color-200: #EDE9C0;
  --color-300: #DBD594;
  --color-400: #C7BF6B;
  --color-500: #ABA34A;
  --color-600: #837D3F;
  --color-700: #5E5A31;
  --color-800: #3E3B23;
  --color-900: #262517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F4DF',
    200: '#EDE9C0',
    300: '#DBD594',
    400: '#C7BF6B',
    500: '#ABA34A',
    600: '#837D3F',
    700: '#5E5A31',
    800: '#3E3B23',
    900: '#262517',
  },
}

$base: #968D2C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F4DF;
$base-200: #EDE9C0;
$base-300: #DBD594;
$base-400: #C7BF6B;
$base-500: #ABA34A;
$base-600: #837D3F;
$base-700: #5E5A31;
$base-800: #3E3B23;
$base-900: #262517;
$base-hover: #787123;
$base-subtle: #E3E0BC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#968D2C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDE9C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBD594",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7BF6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ABA34A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#837D3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5A31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #968D2C

Color Lab

Pairs with #968D2C

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