What color is #9F9523?

#9F9523 is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(159, 149, 35), and in HSL hsl(55, 64%, 38%).

Is #9F9523 accessible as text?

On white, #9F9523 has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #9F9523, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9F9523?

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

What colors go well with #9F9523?

#9F9523 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #232D9F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9F9523 below.

Is #9F9523 good for buttons?

#9F9523 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9F9523 — white text only reaches 3.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9F9523 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9F9523 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.

#9F9523 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9F9523

Not just a swatch — here's how #9F9523 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9F9523 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9F9523 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #9F9523 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 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 #9F9523 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9F9523 Accent #AAC4B7 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 #9F9523 Secondary #C2BF9E 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 #9F9523 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

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 60/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEECD1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #809F23 — 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 #9F9523 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9F9523;
  --color-base-rgb: 159 149 35;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.9% 0.128 104.1);
  --color-50: #FDFCF2;
  --color-100: #F8F6DD;
  --color-200: #F0ECBC;
  --color-300: #E1DA8E;
  --color-400: #CEC564;
  --color-500: #B3A942;
  --color-600: #898239;
  --color-700: #615D2E;
  --color-800: #403D21;
  --color-900: #272616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FDFCF2',
    100: '#F8F6DD',
    200: '#F0ECBC',
    300: '#E1DA8E',
    400: '#CEC564',
    500: '#B3A942',
    600: '#898239',
    700: '#615D2E',
    800: '#403D21',
    900: '#272616',
  },
}

$base: #9F9523;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF2;
$base-100: #F8F6DD;
$base-200: #F0ECBC;
$base-300: #E1DA8E;
$base-400: #CEC564;
$base-500: #B3A942;
$base-600: #898239;
$base-700: #615D2E;
$base-800: #403D21;
$base-900: #272616;
$base-hover: #7F771C;
$base-subtle: #E7E3B9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9F9523",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F6DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0ECBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1DA8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEC564",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B3A942",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#898239",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#615D2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9F9523

Color Lab

Pairs with #9F9523

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