What color is #ABB007?

#ABB007 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 176, 7), and in HSL hsl(62, 92%, 36%).

Is #ABB007 accessible as text?

On white, #ABB007 has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.94:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB007, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB007?

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

What colors go well with #ABB007?

#ABB007 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D07B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB007 below.

Is #ABB007 good for buttons?

#ABB007 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB007 — white text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB007 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABB007 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABB007 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB007

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB007 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB007 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB007 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 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 #ABB007 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 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 #ABB007 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #ABB007 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 #ABB007 Secondary #D4D8AE 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 #ABB007 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 50/100

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 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #ABB007 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F4C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72B007 — 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 #ABB007 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB007;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 176 7;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.160 111.8);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FCFDD8;
  --color-200: #F9FCB1;
  --color-300: #EFF37C;
  --color-400: #E0E54D;
  --color-500: #C6CB29;
  --color-600: #969A28;
  --color-700: #6A6D22;
  --color-800: #45471A;
  --color-900: #2A2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FCFDD8',
    200: '#F9FCB1',
    300: '#EFF37C',
    400: '#E0E54D',
    500: '#C6CB29',
    600: '#969A28',
    700: '#6A6D22',
    800: '#45471A',
    900: '#2A2B12',
  },
}

$base: #ABB007;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FCFDD8;
$base-200: #F9FCB1;
$base-300: #EFF37C;
$base-400: #E0E54D;
$base-500: #C6CB29;
$base-600: #969A28;
$base-700: #6A6D22;
$base-800: #45471A;
$base-900: #2A2B12;
$base-hover: #898D06;
$base-subtle: #EEF0AC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB007",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EFF37C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E0E54D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C6CB29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#969A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A6D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABB007

Color Lab

Pairs with #ABB007

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