Old Moss Green
HEX: #867E36 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#867E36
134, 126, 54
54°, 59% ,52%
0, 5.97, 59.7, 47.45
About Old Moss Green
Old Moss Green (#867E36) is a color with RGB(134, 126, 54) and HSL(54°, 59.7%, 52.55%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #363E86, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #36867E and #7E3686. The name comes from Old Moss Green (English).
- HEX: #867E36
- RGB: 134, 126, 54
- HSL: 54°, 59.7%, 52.55%
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #363E86
- Triadic colors: #36867E, #7E3686
- The name comes from Old Moss Green (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #867E36 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'moss green' itself is a natural descriptor, drawing from the common appearance of moss. The addition of 'Old' suggests a slightly muted, perhaps darker or more desaturated version of a standard moss green, implying age, depth, or a weathered quality. This kind of modifier ('old', 'deep', 'pale') became common in color naming to differentiate shades. It was likely used in fashion, interior design, and art to evoke a sense of nature, tradition, or rustic charm. The hex code #867e36 confirms this as a muted, earthy green with a significant brown/yellow undertone, consistent with aged moss.
First Recorded Use
While 'moss green' as a general descriptor likely existed earlier, the specific compound 'Old Moss Green' as a named color, particularly in commercial contexts (paints, dyes, fabrics), appears to gain traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's difficult to pinpoint an exact 'first use' date without extensive historical textile or paint catalog research, but its emergence aligns with the proliferation of more nuanced color naming.
Cultural Associations
Colors like 'Old Moss Green' often evoke feelings of nature, tranquility, and age. In fashion and interiors, it can be seen as sophisticated, earthy, and versatile, often paired with other natural tones like browns, creams, and other greens. It might be associated with traditional or rustic aesthetics, and less with modern, vibrant palettes. It can also carry connotations of the outdoors, forests, and a sense of grounding.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #867E36;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #867E36;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #867E36;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#867E36,
#3E4CCE
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#867E36,
#3E4CCE
);
}// SCSS variable
$old-moss-green: #867E36;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$old-moss-green-r: 134;
$old-moss-green-g: 126;
$old-moss-green-b: 54;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $old-moss-green;
color: rgba($old-moss-green-r, $old-moss-green-g, $old-moss-green-b, 0.8);
}