What color is #997017?

#997017 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 112, 23), and in HSL hsl(41, 74%, 35%).

Is #997017 accessible as text?

On white, #997017 has a contrast ratio of 4.48:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #997017, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997017?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #997017?

#997017 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #17419B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997017 below.

Is #997017 good for buttons?

#997017 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997017 — white text only reaches 4.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997017 the same as CSS olive?

No — #997017 is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) 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.

#997017 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997017

Not just a swatch — here's how #997017 works with other colors. Named schemes with #997017 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997017 Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Olive Brown as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997017 Anchor #3A2A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8F9868 Secondary #3B3833

Olive Brown anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #997017 Secondary #794B21 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503D Anchor #5B2229

Olive Brown plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #997017 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602031 Accent #E6C3BE Secondary #332B2D

Olive Brown sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #997017 Secondary #AFA087 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Olive Brown 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 Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #997017 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 83/100

Very high

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 94/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #997017 with

Fire Engine Red Olive Drab Cobalt Blue Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E4CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #999B17 — 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 #997017 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997017;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 112 23;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.2% 0.111 81.1);
  --color-50: #FEFAF1;
  --color-100: #FBF0DB;
  --color-200: #F4E1B8;
  --color-300: #E7C988;
  --color-400: #D6AF5C;
  --color-500: #BC9239;
  --color-600: #8F7233;
  --color-700: #65522A;
  --color-800: #42371F;
  --color-900: #292215;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-brown: {
    50: '#FEFAF1',
    100: '#FBF0DB',
    200: '#F4E1B8',
    300: '#E7C988',
    400: '#D6AF5C',
    500: '#BC9239',
    600: '#8F7233',
    700: '#65522A',
    800: '#42371F',
    900: '#292215',
  },
}

$base: #997017;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFAF1;
$base-100: #FBF0DB;
$base-200: #F4E1B8;
$base-300: #E7C988;
$base-400: #D6AF5C;
$base-500: #BC9239;
$base-600: #8F7233;
$base-700: #65522A;
$base-800: #42371F;
$base-900: #292215;
$base-hover: #7C5B13;
$base-subtle: #E9D8B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997017",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFAF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF0DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4E1B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7C988",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6AF5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC9239",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F7233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65522A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42371F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292215",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997017

Color Lab

Pairs with #997017

UI roles & guardrails

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