What color is #97976D?

#97976D is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(151, 151, 109), and in HSL hsl(60, 17%, 51%).

Is #97976D accessible as text?

On white, #97976D has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #97976D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97976D?

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

What colors go well with #97976D?

#97976D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6D6D97. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97976D below.

Is #97976D good for buttons?

#97976D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #97976D — white text only reaches 3.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97976D the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #97976D is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) 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.

#97976D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97976D

Not just a swatch — here's how #97976D works with other colors. Named schemes with #97976D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97976D 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #97976D 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 #97976D 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 #97976D Surface #DFCFA8 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #97976D Secondary #C0C1B2 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 #97976D 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 59/100

Neutral

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 53/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #97976D with

Rosy Brown 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E9E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #89976D — 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 #97976D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97976D;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 151 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.6% 0.059 107.9);
  --color-50: #F9F9F6;
  --color-100: #EEEEE7;
  --color-200: #DDDDCF;
  --color-300: #C3C3AD;
  --color-400: #A7A78B;
  --color-500: #89896B;
  --color-600: #6B6B56;
  --color-700: #4E4E41;
  --color-800: #35352C;
  --color-900: #21211C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F9F9F6',
    100: '#EEEEE7',
    200: '#DDDDCF',
    300: '#C3C3AD',
    400: '#A7A78B',
    500: '#89896B',
    600: '#6B6B56',
    700: '#4E4E41',
    800: '#35352C',
    900: '#21211C',
  },
}

$base: #97976D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F9F6;
$base-100: #EEEEE7;
$base-200: #DDDDCF;
$base-300: #C3C3AD;
$base-400: #A7A78B;
$base-500: #89896B;
$base-600: #6B6B56;
$base-700: #4E4E41;
$base-800: #35352C;
$base-900: #21211C;
$base-hover: #7A7A56;
$base-subtle: #DEDED5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97976D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F9F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEEEE7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DDDDCF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C3C3AD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A7A78B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#89896B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6B6B56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4E4E41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#35352C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#21211C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97976D

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