What color is #978D02?

#978D02 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(151, 141, 2), and in HSL hsl(56, 97%, 30%).

Is #978D02 accessible as text?

On white, #978D02 has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #978D02, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #978D02?

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

What colors go well with #978D02?

#978D02 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #020C97. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #978D02 below.

Is #978D02 good for buttons?

#978D02 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #978D02 — white text only reaches 3.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #978D02 the same as CSS olive?

No — #978D02 is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color.

#978D02 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #978D02

Not just a swatch — here's how #978D02 works with other colors. Named schemes with #978D02 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #978D02 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Olive 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 #978D02 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Olive 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 #978D02 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Olive 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 #978D02 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Olive 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 #978D02 Secondary #B9B795 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Olive 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 Olive carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #978D02 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #978D02 with

Mahogany Olive Drab Midnight Blue 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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F1C2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6F9702 — 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 #978D02 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #978D02;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 141 2;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.2% 0.133 104.5);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFBD8;
  --color-200: #FCF7B1;
  --color-300: #F6EE79;
  --color-400: #E9DF49;
  --color-500: #D0C425;
  --color-600: #9D9525;
  --color-700: #6F6920;
  --color-800: #484519;
  --color-900: #2C2A11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFBD8',
    200: '#FCF7B1',
    300: '#F6EE79',
    400: '#E9DF49',
    500: '#D0C425',
    600: '#9D9525',
    700: '#6F6920',
    800: '#484519',
    900: '#2C2A11',
  },
}

$base: #978D02;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFBD8;
$base-200: #FCF7B1;
$base-300: #F6EE79;
$base-400: #E9DF49;
$base-500: #D0C425;
$base-600: #9D9525;
$base-700: #6F6920;
$base-800: #484519;
$base-900: #2C2A11;
$base-hover: #797102;
$base-subtle: #F1ECA2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#978D02",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFBD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF7B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6EE79",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E9DF49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D0C425",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D9525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F6920",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484519",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2A11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #978D02

Color Lab

Pairs with #978D02

UI roles & guardrails

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