What color is #9D9E42?

#9D9E42 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(157, 158, 66), and in HSL hsl(61, 41%, 44%).

Is #9D9E42 accessible as text?

On white, #9D9E42 has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #9D9E42, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9D9E42?

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

What colors go well with #9D9E42?

#9D9E42 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #44429E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9D9E42 below.

Is #9D9E42 good for buttons?

#9D9E42 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9D9E42 — white text only reaches 2.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9D9E42 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9D9E42 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.

#9D9E42 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9D9E42

Not just a swatch — here's how #9D9E42 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9D9E42 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9D9E42 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 #9D9E42 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 #9D9E42 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 #9D9E42 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 #9D9E42 Secondary #C5C7A9 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 #9D9E42 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 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9D9E42

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People also use #9D9E42 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.5:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #7E9E42 — 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 #9D9E42 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9D9E42;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 158 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.0% 0.115 109.7);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F3F3E2;
  --color-200: #E6E7C6;
  --color-300: #D1D29D;
  --color-400: #BABB77;
  --color-500: #9D9E56;
  --color-600: #7A7A47;
  --color-700: #575837;
  --color-800: #3A3A27;
  --color-900: #242419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F3F3E2',
    200: '#E6E7C6',
    300: '#D1D29D',
    400: '#BABB77',
    500: '#9D9E56',
    600: '#7A7A47',
    700: '#575837',
    800: '#3A3A27',
    900: '#242419',
  },
}

$base: #9D9E42;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F3F3E2;
$base-200: #E6E7C6;
$base-300: #D1D29D;
$base-400: #BABB77;
$base-500: #9D9E56;
$base-600: #7A7A47;
$base-700: #575837;
$base-800: #3A3A27;
$base-900: #242419;
$base-hover: #7D7F35;
$base-subtle: #E1E2C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9D9E42",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E7C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1D29D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BABB77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D9E56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7A47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9D9E42

Color Lab

Pairs with #9D9E42

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