What color is #A0BF18?

#A0BF18 is a medium, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(160, 191, 24), and in HSL hsl(71, 78%, 42%).

Is #A0BF18 accessible as text?

On white, #A0BF18 has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #A0BF18, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A0BF18?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #A0BF18?

#A0BF18 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3618BF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A0BF18 below.

Is #A0BF18 good for buttons?

#A0BF18 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A0BF18 — white text only reaches 2.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A0BF18 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #A0BF18 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#A0BF18 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A0BF18

Not just a swatch — here's how #A0BF18 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A0BF18 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A0BF18 Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #A0BF18 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #A0BF18 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot 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 #A0BF18 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Peridot 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 #A0BF18 Secondary #D6E3B6 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A0BF18 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 32/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 64/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #A0BF18

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #A0BF18 with

Gamboge Kelly Green Egyptian Blue Platinum Army Green

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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECF2D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #68BF18 — 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 #A0BF18 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A0BF18;
  --color-base-rgb: 160 191 24;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.5% 0.176 120.9);
  --color-50: #FBFEF1;
  --color-100: #F5FBDA;
  --color-200: #EAF6B6;
  --color-300: #D7EA85;
  --color-400: #C2DA58;
  --color-500: #A6BF36;
  --color-600: #809130;
  --color-700: #5B6728;
  --color-800: #3C431E;
  --color-900: #252914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FBFEF1',
    100: '#F5FBDA',
    200: '#EAF6B6',
    300: '#D7EA85',
    400: '#C2DA58',
    500: '#A6BF36',
    600: '#809130',
    700: '#5B6728',
    800: '#3C431E',
    900: '#252914',
  },
}

$base: #A0BF18;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFEF1;
$base-100: #F5FBDA;
$base-200: #EAF6B6;
$base-300: #D7EA85;
$base-400: #C2DA58;
$base-500: #A6BF36;
$base-600: #809130;
$base-700: #5B6728;
$base-800: #3C431E;
$base-900: #252914;
$base-hover: #809913;
$base-subtle: #E3EDB8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A0BF18",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5FBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAF6B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7EA85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2DA58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6BF36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#809130",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B6728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C431E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}