What color is #9C9462?

#9C9462 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(156, 148, 98), and in HSL hsl(52, 23%, 50%).

Is #9C9462 accessible as text?

On white, #9C9462 has a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #9C9462, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9C9462?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #9C9462?

#9C9462 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #626A9D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9C9462 below.

Is #9C9462 good for buttons?

#9C9462 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9C9462 — white text only reaches 3.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9C9462 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9C9462 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.

#9C9462 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9C9462

Not just a swatch — here's how #9C9462 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9C9462 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9C9462 Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #9C9462 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Moss Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9C9462 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #9C9462 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #9C9462 Secondary #C1BFAD 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 #9C9462 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9C9462

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People also use #9C9462 with

Beaver Moss Green Very Peri 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAE9E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #919D62 — 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 #9C9462 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9C9462;
  --color-base-rgb: 156 148 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.1% 0.069 100.2);
  --color-50: #F9F9F5;
  --color-100: #F0EEE6;
  --color-200: #E0DDCD;
  --color-300: #C6C2A9;
  --color-400: #ACA786;
  --color-500: #8F8966;
  --color-600: #6F6B53;
  --color-700: #514E3E;
  --color-800: #36352B;
  --color-900: #22211B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F9F9F5',
    100: '#F0EEE6',
    200: '#E0DDCD',
    300: '#C6C2A9',
    400: '#ACA786',
    500: '#8F8966',
    600: '#6F6B53',
    700: '#514E3E',
    800: '#36352B',
    900: '#22211B',
  },
}

$base: #9C9462;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F9F5;
$base-100: #F0EEE6;
$base-200: #E0DDCD;
$base-300: #C6C2A9;
$base-400: #ACA786;
$base-500: #8F8966;
$base-600: #6F6B53;
$base-700: #514E3E;
$base-800: #36352B;
$base-900: #22211B;
$base-hover: #7D774F;
$base-subtle: #DFDED2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9C9462",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0EEE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0DDCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6C2A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ACA786",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8F8966",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F6B53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#514E3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#36352B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22211B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9C9462

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Pairs with #9C9462

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