What color is #989752?

#989752 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(152, 151, 82), and in HSL hsl(59, 30%, 46%).

Is #989752 accessible as text?

On white, #989752 has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #989752, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #989752?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #989752?

#989752 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #525398. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #989752 below.

Is #989752 good for buttons?

#989752 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #989752 — white text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #989752 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #989752 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.

#989752 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #989752

Not just a swatch — here's how #989752 works with other colors. Named schemes with #989752 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #989752 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 #989752 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 #989752 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 #989752 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 #989752 Secondary #C0C0A9 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 #989752 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

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 74/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #989752

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For fashion

People also use #989752 with

Beaver Moss Green Ultra Violet 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 #E9E9DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #829852 — 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 #989752 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #989752;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 151 82;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.2% 0.091 107.9);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F1F1E4;
  --color-200: #E2E2CA;
  --color-300: #CBCAA4;
  --color-400: #B2B180;
  --color-500: #959460;
  --color-600: #74734E;
  --color-700: #54533B;
  --color-800: #383729;
  --color-900: #23231B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F1F1E4',
    200: '#E2E2CA',
    300: '#CBCAA4',
    400: '#B2B180',
    500: '#959460',
    600: '#74734E',
    700: '#54533B',
    800: '#383729',
    900: '#23231B',
  },
}

$base: #989752;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F1F1E4;
$base-200: #E2E2CA;
$base-300: #CBCAA4;
$base-400: #B2B180;
$base-500: #959460;
$base-600: #74734E;
$base-700: #54533B;
$base-800: #383729;
$base-900: #23231B;
$base-hover: #7A7942;
$base-subtle: #DFDFCC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#989752",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E2CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBCAA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B2B180",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#959460",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74734E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54533B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23231B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #989752

Color Lab

Pairs with #989752

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