What color is #A2B103?

#A2B103 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(162, 177, 3), and in HSL hsl(65, 97%, 35%).

Is #A2B103 accessible as text?

On white, #A2B103 has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #A2B103, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A2B103?

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

What colors go well with #A2B103?

#A2B103 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1103B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A2B103 below.

Is #A2B103 good for buttons?

#A2B103 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A2B103 — white text only reaches 2.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A2B103 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #A2B103 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) 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.

#A2B103 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A2B103

Not just a swatch — here's how #A2B103 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A2B103 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A2B103 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron 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 #A2B103 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron 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 #A2B103 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron 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 #A2B103 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Citron 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 #A2B103 Secondary #D0D7AD Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron 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 Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A2B103 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 64/100

High

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #A2B103

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People also use #A2B103 with

Ochre Kelly Green Zaffre 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F5C7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #68B003 — 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 #A2B103 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A2B103;
  --color-base-rgb: 162 177 3;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.4% 0.164 115.7);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #FAFDD8;
  --color-200: #F5FCB1;
  --color-300: #ECF679;
  --color-400: #DCE949;
  --color-500: #C2D025;
  --color-600: #939D25;
  --color-700: #686F20;
  --color-800: #444819;
  --color-900: #2A2C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#FAFDD8',
    200: '#F5FCB1',
    300: '#ECF679',
    400: '#DCE949',
    500: '#C2D025',
    600: '#939D25',
    700: '#686F20',
    800: '#444819',
    900: '#2A2C11',
  },
}

$base: #A2B103;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #FAFDD8;
$base-200: #F5FCB1;
$base-300: #ECF679;
$base-400: #DCE949;
$base-500: #C2D025;
$base-600: #939D25;
$base-700: #686F20;
$base-800: #444819;
$base-900: #2A2C11;
$base-hover: #818D02;
$base-subtle: #ECF2A9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A2B103",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ECF679",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DCE949",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C2D025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#939D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#686F20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#444819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A2B103

Color Lab

Pairs with #A2B103

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