Moss green color

Think of the moss in damp forests: a muted, grayish green. It's calm and natural. It's used on sofas, outdoor clothing and decor that brings nature indoors.

Also known as: moss.

Moss green · #8A9A5B

About moss green

Moss green (#8A9A5B) is a balanced, mid-tone, muted color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 138 red, 154 green and 91 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, gardening.

Moss green shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Moss green color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Ultra violet

AnalogousClose to: Camel

TriadicClose to: Slate gray, Plum

Split complementaryClose to: Steel blue, Plum

TetradicClose to: Teal, Ultra violet, Rose gold

Moss green color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Moss green

Analogous palette · Moss green

Complementary palette · Moss green

Triadic palette · Moss green

With neutrals palette · Moss green

With an accent palette · Moss green

Moss green contrast with text

White textContrast 3.1:1 · AA large text

Black textContrast 6.9:1 · AA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --moss-green: #8A9A5B;
  --moss-green-rgb: 138, 154, 91;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--moss-green); }
.text { color: var(--moss-green); }

Colors similar to moss green

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Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for moss green?

The hex code for moss green is #8A9A5B. In RGB it is rgb(138, 154, 91), in HSL hsl(75, 26%, 48%) and in CMYK 10, 0, 41, 40.

What is the complementary color of moss green?

Its complement on the color wheel is #6B5B9A, close to ultra violet. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on moss green?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 3.1:1, while with black it is 6.9:1.