What color is #9FA95C?

#9FA95C is a medium, muted lime green. In RGB it is rgb(159, 169, 92), and in HSL hsl(68, 31%, 51%).

Is #9FA95C accessible as text?

On white, #9FA95C has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #9FA95C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9FA95C?

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

What colors go well with #9FA95C?

#9FA95C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #665BA9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9FA95C below.

Is #9FA95C good for buttons?

#9FA95C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9FA95C — white text only reaches 2.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9FA95C the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #9FA95C is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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.

#9FA95C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9FA95C

Not just a swatch — here's how #9FA95C works with other colors. Named schemes with #9FA95C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9FA95C Secondary #B06905 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 #9FA95C Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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 #9FA95C Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #9FA95C 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 #9FA95C Secondary #CCD1B7 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 #9FA95C 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 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

Very 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. AAA

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAECE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #85A95B — 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 #9FA95C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9FA95C;
  --color-base-rgb: 159 169 92;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.9% 0.102 115.1);
  --color-50: #F9FAF5;
  --color-100: #F0F1E4;
  --color-200: #DFE3CA;
  --color-300: #C6CCA4;
  --color-400: #ACB37F;
  --color-500: #8E965F;
  --color-600: #6F744E;
  --color-700: #51543B;
  --color-800: #363829;
  --color-900: #22231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage-green: {
    50: '#F9FAF5',
    100: '#F0F1E4',
    200: '#DFE3CA',
    300: '#C6CCA4',
    400: '#ACB37F',
    500: '#8E965F',
    600: '#6F744E',
    700: '#51543B',
    800: '#363829',
    900: '#22231A',
  },
}

$base: #9FA95C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FAF5;
$base-100: #F0F1E4;
$base-200: #DFE3CA;
$base-300: #C6CCA4;
$base-400: #ACB37F;
$base-500: #8E965F;
$base-600: #6F744E;
$base-700: #51543B;
$base-800: #363829;
$base-900: #22231A;
$base-hover: #808848;
$base-subtle: #E0E2D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9FA95C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DFE3CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6CCA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ACB37F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8E965F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F744E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#51543B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9FA95C

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