What color is #979664?

#979664 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(151, 150, 100), and in HSL hsl(59, 20%, 49%).

Is #979664 accessible as text?

On white, #979664 has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #979664, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #979664?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #979664?

#979664 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #646596. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #979664 below.

Is #979664 good for buttons?

#979664 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #979664 — white text only reaches 3.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #979664 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #979664 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.

#979664 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #979664

Not just a swatch — here's how #979664 works with other colors. Named schemes with #979664 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #979664 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #979664 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 #979664 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 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 #979664 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 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 #979664 Secondary #C0C0AE 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 #979664 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 61/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 61/100

High

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #979664 with

Beaver Moss Green Very Peri Platinum 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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E9E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #869664 — 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 #979664 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #979664;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 150 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.2% 0.069 107.2);
  --color-50: #F9F9F6;
  --color-100: #EFEFE6;
  --color-200: #DEDECE;
  --color-300: #C5C4AB;
  --color-400: #AAA988;
  --color-500: #8C8B69;
  --color-600: #6D6D54;
  --color-700: #4F4F3F;
  --color-800: #35352C;
  --color-900: #21211C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F9F9F6',
    100: '#EFEFE6',
    200: '#DEDECE',
    300: '#C5C4AB',
    400: '#AAA988',
    500: '#8C8B69',
    600: '#6D6D54',
    700: '#4F4F3F',
    800: '#35352C',
    900: '#21211C',
  },
}

$base: #979664;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F9F6;
$base-100: #EFEFE6;
$base-200: #DEDECE;
$base-300: #C5C4AB;
$base-400: #AAA988;
$base-500: #8C8B69;
$base-600: #6D6D54;
$base-700: #4F4F3F;
$base-800: #35352C;
$base-900: #21211C;
$base-hover: #787750;
$base-subtle: #DEDED2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#979664",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F9F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFEFE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DEDECE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C5C4AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AAA988",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8C8B69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6D6D54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4F4F3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#35352C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#21211C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #979664

Color Lab

Pairs with #979664

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