Moss Green is a medium, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8A9A5B, which equals rgb(138, 154, 91) in RGB and hsl(75, 26%, 48%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M0 Y41 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8A9A5B - RGB
138, 154, 91 - HSL
75°, 26%, 48% - CMYK
10, 0, 41, 40 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, muted
About Moss Green
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.85:1. Its complementary color is #6A5B9A.
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Moss Green color codes
| HEX | #8A9A5B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 154, 91) |
| HSL | hsl(75, 26%, 48%) |
| HSV | 75°, 41%, 60% |
| CMYK | 10%, 0%, 41%, 40% |
| Decimal | 9083483 |
Shades and tints of Moss Green
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECEEE4 - 100
#D8DDC8 - 200
#C5CDAD - 300
#B1BC92 - 400
#9EAB76 - 500
#8A9A5B - 600
#73804C - 700
#5C673D - 800
#454D2E - 900
#2E331E - 950
#171A0F
Color harmonies for Moss Green
- Complementary
#6A5B9A≈ Dusty Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#9A8A5B≈ Dusty Amber - Analogous +30°
#6A9A5B≈ Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +120°
#5B8A9A≈ Dusty Capri - Triadic +240°
#9A5B8A≈ Dusty Raspberry - Split 150°
#5B6A9A≈ Dusty Royal - Split 210°
#8A5B9A≈ Dusty Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Moss Green
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Moss Green | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Moss Green | Aa | 6.85:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Moss Green
background-color: #8A9A5B;color: #8A9A5B;background-color: rgb(138, 154, 91);background-color: hsl(75, 26%, 48%);:root { --color-moss-green: #8A9A5B; }class="bg-[#8A9A5B]"Colors similar to Moss Green
- Dusty Chartreuse
#8A9966 - Dusty Lime
#8F9966 - Dusty Spring Bud
#859966 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Dusty Apple
#809966 - Dusty Yellow
#999966 - Dusty Fern
#7A9966 - Dusty Gold
#999466 - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Dusty Leaf
#759966 - Medium Dark Muted Citron
#8D9640 - Dusty Amber
#998A66
More green shades
- Mint
#3EB489 - Seafoam Green
#9FE2BF - Jade
#00A86B - Malachite
#0BDA51 - Kelly Green
#4CBB17 - Hunter Green
#355E3B - Pistachio
#93C572 - Avocado
#568203 - Darkest Chartreuse
#243300 - Very Dark Chartreuse
#405C00 - Dark Chartreuse
#5D8500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Moss Green?
The HEX code for Moss Green is #8A9A5B.
What is the RGB value of Moss Green?
Moss Green has an RGB value of 138, 154, 91 (rgb(138, 154, 91)). In HSL it is 75°, 26%, 48%.
What text color should I use on Moss Green?
Use black text on Moss Green. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 and black text has 6.85:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Moss Green?
The complementary color of Moss Green is #6A5B9A. Analogous colors #9A8A5B and #6A9A5B also pair well.