What color is #969409?

#969409 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(150, 148, 9), and in HSL hsl(59, 89%, 31%).

Is #969409 accessible as text?

On white, #969409 has a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #969409, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #969409?

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

What colors go well with #969409?

#969409 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #090B95. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #969409 below.

Is #969409 good for buttons?

#969409 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #969409 — white text only reaches 3.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #969409 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #969409 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) 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.

#969409 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #969409

Not just a swatch — here's how #969409 works with other colors. Named schemes with #969409 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #969409 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 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 #969409 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 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 #969409 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 #969409 Accent #A9C4B8 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 #969409 Secondary #BCBD99 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 #969409 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 79/100

High

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

Surface fit 24/100

Low

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

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #969409 with

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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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F2C5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #699509 — 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 #969409 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #969409;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 148 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.7% 0.138 108.7);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FAF9B2;
  --color-300: #F1EF7E;
  --color-400: #E3E04F;
  --color-500: #C9C62C;
  --color-600: #98962A;
  --color-700: #6B6A23;
  --color-800: #46451B;
  --color-900: #2B2A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FAF9B2',
    300: '#F1EF7E',
    400: '#E3E04F',
    500: '#C9C62C',
    600: '#98962A',
    700: '#6B6A23',
    800: '#46451B',
    900: '#2B2A13',
  },
}

$base: #969409;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FAF9B2;
$base-300: #F1EF7E;
$base-400: #E3E04F;
$base-500: #C9C62C;
$base-600: #98962A;
$base-700: #6B6A23;
$base-800: #46451B;
$base-900: #2B2A13;
$base-hover: #787607;
$base-subtle: #EEEDA7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#969409",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF9B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1EF7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3E04F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C9C62C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98962A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46451B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #969409

Color Lab

Pairs with #969409

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