What color is #9EA459?

#9EA459 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(158, 164, 89), and in HSL hsl(65, 30%, 50%).

Is #9EA459 accessible as text?

On white, #9EA459 has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #9EA459, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9EA459?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #9EA459?

#9EA459 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6059A6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9EA459 below.

Is #9EA459 good for buttons?

#9EA459 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9EA459 — white text only reaches 2.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9EA459 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #9EA459 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#9EA459 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9EA459

Not just a swatch — here's how #9EA459 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9EA459 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9EA459 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Sage 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 #9EA459 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Sage 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 #9EA459 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Sage 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 #9EA459 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Sage 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 #9EA459 Secondary #C9CCB3 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Sage 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 Sage Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9EA459 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 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #9EA459 with

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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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAEBE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #86A659 — 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 #9EA459 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9EA459;
  --color-base-rgb: 158 164 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.099 112.7);
  --color-50: #F9FAF5;
  --color-100: #F0F1E4;
  --color-200: #E0E2CA;
  --color-300: #C8CBA4;
  --color-400: #AEB280;
  --color-500: #909560;
  --color-600: #70744E;
  --color-700: #51543B;
  --color-800: #363829;
  --color-900: #22231B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage-green: {
    50: '#F9FAF5',
    100: '#F0F1E4',
    200: '#E0E2CA',
    300: '#C8CBA4',
    400: '#AEB280',
    500: '#909560',
    600: '#70744E',
    700: '#51543B',
    800: '#363829',
    900: '#22231B',
  },
}

$base: #9EA459;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FAF5;
$base-100: #F0F1E4;
$base-200: #E0E2CA;
$base-300: #C8CBA4;
$base-400: #AEB280;
$base-500: #909560;
$base-600: #70744E;
$base-700: #51543B;
$base-800: #363829;
$base-900: #22231B;
$base-hover: #808547;
$base-subtle: #E0E1D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9EA459",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0E2CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8CBA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AEB280",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#909560",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#70744E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#51543B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9EA459

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Pairs with #9EA459

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