What color is #997D0F?

#997D0F is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 125, 15), and in HSL hsl(48, 82%, 33%).

Is #997D0F accessible as text?

On white, #997D0F has a contrast ratio of 3.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #997D0F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997D0F?

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

What colors go well with #997D0F?

#997D0F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F2B99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997D0F below.

Is #997D0F good for buttons?

#997D0F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997D0F — white text only reaches 3.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997D0F the same as CSS olive?

No — #997D0F 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.

#997D0F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997D0F

Not just a swatch — here's how #997D0F works with other colors. Named schemes with #997D0F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997D0F Secondary #B26810 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Olive 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 #997D0F Anchor #392A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8E9968 Secondary #3B3833

Olive 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 #997D0F Secondary #784B20 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2227

Olive 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 #997D0F Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #60202F Accent #E6C3BD Secondary #332B2D

Olive 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 #997D0F Secondary #B4AA8D Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Olive 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 carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #997D0F 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

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 74/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

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 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #997D0F

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People also use #997D0F with

Mahogany Olive Drab Egyptian Blue 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 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E9C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #87990F — 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 #997D0F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997D0F;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 125 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.9% 0.119 92.4);
  --color-50: #FEFBF0;
  --color-100: #FCF5D9;
  --color-200: #F8EAB5;
  --color-300: #EDD783;
  --color-400: #DDC255;
  --color-500: #C3A632;
  --color-600: #94802E;
  --color-700: #695B26;
  --color-800: #443C1D;
  --color-900: #2A2514;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive: {
    50: '#FEFBF0',
    100: '#FCF5D9',
    200: '#F8EAB5',
    300: '#EDD783',
    400: '#DDC255',
    500: '#C3A632',
    600: '#94802E',
    700: '#695B26',
    800: '#443C1D',
    900: '#2A2514',
  },
}

$base: #997D0F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF0;
$base-100: #FCF5D9;
$base-200: #F8EAB5;
$base-300: #EDD783;
$base-400: #DDC255;
$base-500: #C3A632;
$base-600: #94802E;
$base-700: #695B26;
$base-800: #443C1D;
$base-900: #2A2514;
$base-hover: #7B640C;
$base-subtle: #ECDFAC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997D0F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCF5D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8EAB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDD783",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DDC255",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3A632",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#94802E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#695B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#443C1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2514",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997D0F

Color Lab

Pairs with #997D0F

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