What color is #968E47?

#968E47 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(150, 142, 71), and in HSL hsl(54, 36%, 43%).

Is #968E47 accessible as text?

On white, #968E47 has a contrast ratio of 3.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #968E47, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #968E47?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #968E47?

#968E47 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #464E95. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #968E47 below.

Is #968E47 good for buttons?

#968E47 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #968E47 — white text only reaches 3.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #968E47 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #968E47 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.

#968E47 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #968E47

Not just a swatch — here's how #968E47 works with other colors. Named schemes with #968E47 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #968E47 Secondary #B1680C 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 #968E47 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C 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 #968E47 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 #968E47 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 #968E47 Secondary #BAB8A0 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 #968E47 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #968E47

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People also use #968E47 with

Copper Olive Drab Ultra Violet Greige 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 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E8DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #839546 — 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 #968E47 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #968E47;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 142 71;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.8% 0.093 102.9);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F2F1E3;
  --color-200: #E5E2C8;
  --color-300: #CFCAA0;
  --color-400: #B7B17B;
  --color-500: #9A945B;
  --color-600: #77734A;
  --color-700: #565339;
  --color-800: #393728;
  --color-900: #23221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F2F1E3',
    200: '#E5E2C8',
    300: '#CFCAA0',
    400: '#B7B17B',
    500: '#9A945B',
    600: '#77734A',
    700: '#565339',
    800: '#393728',
    900: '#23221A',
  },
}

$base: #968E47;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F2F1E3;
$base-200: #E5E2C8;
$base-300: #CFCAA0;
$base-400: #B7B17B;
$base-500: #9A945B;
$base-600: #77734A;
$base-700: #565339;
$base-800: #393728;
$base-900: #23221A;
$base-hover: #777138;
$base-subtle: #DFDDC7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#968E47",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5E2C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFCAA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7B17B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A945B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77734A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565339",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}