What color is #99993F?

#99993F is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(153, 153, 63), and in HSL hsl(60, 42%, 42%).

Is #99993F accessible as text?

On white, #99993F has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #99993F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #99993F?

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

What colors go well with #99993F?

#99993F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3E3E98. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #99993F below.

Is #99993F good for buttons?

#99993F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #99993F — white text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #99993F the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #99993F 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.

#99993F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #99993F

Not just a swatch — here's how #99993F works with other colors. Named schemes with #99993F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #99993F Secondary #B16908 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #99993F Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #99993F Surface #DFD0A8 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #99993F Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Moss Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #99993F Secondary #C1C2A5 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 #99993F 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #99993F with

Copper Olive Drab Dark Slate Blue 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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAEAD8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7A983E — 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 #99993F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #99993F;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 153 63;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.5% 0.113 109.1);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F4F4E2;
  --color-200: #E7E7C5;
  --color-300: #D3D39C;
  --color-400: #BCBC76;
  --color-500: #9F9F55;
  --color-600: #7B7B47;
  --color-700: #585836;
  --color-800: #3B3B26;
  --color-900: #242419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F4F4E2',
    200: '#E7E7C5',
    300: '#D3D39C',
    400: '#BCBC76',
    500: '#9F9F55',
    600: '#7B7B47',
    700: '#585836',
    800: '#3B3B26',
    900: '#242419',
  },
}

$base: #99993F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F4F4E2;
$base-200: #E7E7C5;
$base-300: #D3D39C;
$base-400: #BCBC76;
$base-500: #9F9F55;
$base-600: #7B7B47;
$base-700: #585836;
$base-800: #3B3B26;
$base-900: #242419;
$base-hover: #7A7A32;
$base-subtle: #E1E1C4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#99993F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F4E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7E7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3D39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCBC76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F9F55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B7B47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #99993F

Color Lab

Pairs with #99993F

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