What color is #997E2E?

#997E2E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 126, 46), and in HSL hsl(45, 54%, 39%).

Is #997E2E accessible as text?

On white, #997E2E has a contrast ratio of 3.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #997E2E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997E2E?

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

What colors go well with #997E2E?

#997E2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E4999. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997E2E below.

Is #997E2E good for buttons?

#997E2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997E2E — white text only reaches 3.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997E2E the same as CSS olive?

No — #997E2E 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.

#997E2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997E2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #997E2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #997E2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997E2E 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 #997E2E 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 #997E2E Secondary #784B21 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 #997E2E 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 #997E2E Secondary #B5AB93 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.

Build a working theme in the generator →

Color Lab

How #997E2E 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

Low

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 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 86/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #997E2E

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #997E2E with

Rust Olive Drab Cobalt 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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE6D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #90992E — 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 #997E2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

Northwind Sign up

Build faster.

A working theme, generated in seconds.

Dashboard

Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
MARKET

Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #997E2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 126 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.3% 0.103 90.1);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F6F0DF;
  --color-200: #ECE1C0;
  --color-300: #DAC995;
  --color-400: #C6AF6C;
  --color-500: #AA924B;
  --color-600: #83723F;
  --color-700: #5D5232;
  --color-800: #3D3723;
  --color-900: #262217;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F6F0DF',
    200: '#ECE1C0',
    300: '#DAC995',
    400: '#C6AF6C',
    500: '#AA924B',
    600: '#83723F',
    700: '#5D5232',
    800: '#3D3723',
    900: '#262217',
  },
}

$base: #997E2E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F6F0DF;
$base-200: #ECE1C0;
$base-300: #DAC995;
$base-400: #C6AF6C;
$base-500: #AA924B;
$base-600: #83723F;
$base-700: #5D5232;
$base-800: #3D3723;
$base-900: #262217;
$base-hover: #7B6525;
$base-subtle: #E3DABD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997E2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECE1C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAC995",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6AF6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA924B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83723F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3723",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997E2E

Color Lab

Pairs with #997E2E

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

Scales

Every model

Export