What color is #978D5E?

#978D5E is a medium, muted amber. In RGB it is rgb(151, 141, 94), and in HSL hsl(49, 23%, 48%).

Is #978D5E accessible as text?

On white, #978D5E has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #978D5E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #978D5E?

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

What colors go well with #978D5E?

#978D5E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5E6997. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #978D5E below.

Is #978D5E good for buttons?

#978D5E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #978D5E — white text only reaches 3.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #978D5E the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #978D5E 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.

#978D5E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #978D5E

Not just a swatch — here's how #978D5E works with other colors. Named schemes with #978D5E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #978D5E Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #978D5E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Moss Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #978D5E Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #978D5E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #978D5E Secondary #BBB8A8 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 #978D5E 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #978D5E

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People also use #978D5E with

Beaver Moss Green Very Peri 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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E7E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8E975E — 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 #978D5E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #978D5E;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 141 94;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.1% 0.066 97.6);
  --color-50: #F9F9F5;
  --color-100: #F0EEE6;
  --color-200: #E0DCCD;
  --color-300: #C6C1A9;
  --color-400: #ACA586;
  --color-500: #8F8766;
  --color-600: #6F6A53;
  --color-700: #514D3E;
  --color-800: #36342B;
  --color-900: #22211B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F9F9F5',
    100: '#F0EEE6',
    200: '#E0DCCD',
    300: '#C6C1A9',
    400: '#ACA586',
    500: '#8F8766',
    600: '#6F6A53',
    700: '#514D3E',
    800: '#36342B',
    900: '#22211B',
  },
}

$base: #978D5E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F9F5;
$base-100: #F0EEE6;
$base-200: #E0DCCD;
$base-300: #C6C1A9;
$base-400: #ACA586;
$base-500: #8F8766;
$base-600: #6F6A53;
$base-700: #514D3E;
$base-800: #36342B;
$base-900: #22211B;
$base-hover: #78704B;
$base-subtle: #DEDCD0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#978D5E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0EEE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0DCCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6C1A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ACA586",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8F8766",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F6A53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#514D3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#36342B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22211B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #978D5E

Color Lab

Pairs with #978D5E

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