What color is #ABA53A?

#ABA53A is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 165, 58), and in HSL hsl(57, 49%, 45%).

Is #ABA53A accessible as text?

On white, #ABA53A has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABA53A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABA53A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #ABA53A?

#ABA53A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3B40AB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABA53A below.

Is #ABA53A good for buttons?

#ABA53A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABA53A — white text only reaches 2.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABA53A the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABA53A is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABA53A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABA53A

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABA53A works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABA53A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABA53A Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #ABA53A Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #ABA53A Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Brass 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 #ABA53A Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Brass 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 #ABA53A Secondary #D0CFAE Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ABA53A 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ABA53A 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDECD9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8BAB3B — 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 #ABA53A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABA53A;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 165 58;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.7% 0.127 106.1);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F4E0;
  --color-200: #EAE8C2;
  --color-300: #D7D498;
  --color-400: #C2BE70;
  --color-500: #A6A14F;
  --color-600: #7F7C42;
  --color-700: #5B5934;
  --color-800: #3C3B25;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F5F4E0',
    200: '#EAE8C2',
    300: '#D7D498',
    400: '#C2BE70',
    500: '#A6A14F',
    600: '#7F7C42',
    700: '#5B5934',
    800: '#3C3B25',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #ABA53A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F4E0;
$base-200: #EAE8C2;
$base-300: #D7D498;
$base-400: #C2BE70;
$base-500: #A6A14F;
$base-600: #7F7C42;
$base-700: #5B5934;
$base-800: #3C3B25;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #89842F;
$base-subtle: #E5E3C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABA53A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F4E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAE8C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7D498",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2BE70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6A14F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F7C42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5934",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABA53A

Color Lab

Pairs with #ABA53A

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