What color is #997D22?

#997D22 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 125, 34), and in HSL hsl(46, 64%, 37%).

Is #997D22 accessible as text?

On white, #997D22 has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #997D22, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997D22?

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

What colors go well with #997D22?

#997D22 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #223E9B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997D22 below.

Is #997D22 good for buttons?

#997D22 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997D22 — white text only reaches 3.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997D22 the same as CSS olive?

No — #997D22 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.

#997D22 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997D22

Not just a swatch — here's how #997D22 works with other colors. Named schemes with #997D22 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997D22 Secondary #B26711 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 #997D22 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 #997D22 Secondary #784B20 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2228

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 #997D22 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602030 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 #997D22 Secondary #B4AA90 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 #997D22 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

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 78/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 88/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #997D22

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People also use #997D22 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 #EEE7D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8F9B22 — 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 #997D22 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997D22;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 125 34;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.0% 0.110 90.9);
  --color-50: #FDFAF2;
  --color-100: #F8F2DD;
  --color-200: #F0E4BC;
  --color-300: #E1CE8E;
  --color-400: #CEB564;
  --color-500: #B39842;
  --color-600: #897639;
  --color-700: #61552E;
  --color-800: #403921;
  --color-900: #272316;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive: {
    50: '#FDFAF2',
    100: '#F8F2DD',
    200: '#F0E4BC',
    300: '#E1CE8E',
    400: '#CEB564',
    500: '#B39842',
    600: '#897639',
    700: '#61552E',
    800: '#403921',
    900: '#272316',
  },
}

$base: #997D22;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFAF2;
$base-100: #F8F2DD;
$base-200: #F0E4BC;
$base-300: #E1CE8E;
$base-400: #CEB564;
$base-500: #B39842;
$base-600: #897639;
$base-700: #61552E;
$base-800: #403921;
$base-900: #272316;
$base-hover: #7C651B;
$base-subtle: #E6DBB7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997D22",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFAF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F2DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0E4BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1CE8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEB564",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B39842",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#897639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61552E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403921",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272316",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997D22

Color Lab

Pairs with #997D22

UI roles & guardrails

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