What color is #A2B248?

#A2B248 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(162, 178, 72), and in HSL hsl(69, 42%, 49%).

Is #A2B248 accessible as text?

On white, #A2B248 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #A2B248, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A2B248?

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

What colors go well with #A2B248?

#A2B248 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5848B1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A2B248 below.

Is #A2B248 good for buttons?

#A2B248 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A2B248 — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A2B248 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #A2B248 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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.

#A2B248 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A2B248

Not just a swatch — here's how #A2B248 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A2B248 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A2B248 Secondary #B06904 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 #A2B248 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06904 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 #A2B248 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 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 #A2B248 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 #A2B248 Secondary #D1D9B7 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 #A2B248 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 50/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #A2B248

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People also use #A2B248 with

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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 8.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #7FB148 — 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 #A2B248 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A2B248;
  --color-base-rgb: 162 178 72;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.0% 0.132 117.0);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F1F4E2;
  --color-200: #E2E7C5;
  --color-300: #CBD39C;
  --color-400: #B1BC76;
  --color-500: #949F55;
  --color-600: #737B47;
  --color-700: #535836;
  --color-800: #383B26;
  --color-900: #232419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F1F4E2',
    200: '#E2E7C5',
    300: '#CBD39C',
    400: '#B1BC76',
    500: '#949F55',
    600: '#737B47',
    700: '#535836',
    800: '#383B26',
    900: '#232419',
  },
}

$base: #A2B248;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F1F4E2;
$base-200: #E2E7C5;
$base-300: #CBD39C;
$base-400: #B1BC76;
$base-500: #949F55;
$base-600: #737B47;
$base-700: #535836;
$base-800: #383B26;
$base-900: #232419;
$base-hover: #818E3A;
$base-subtle: #E1E4CC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A2B248",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F4E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBD39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1BC76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#949F55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#737B47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A2B248

Color Lab

Pairs with #A2B248

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