What color is #ABB018?

#ABB018 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 176, 24), and in HSL hsl(62, 76%, 39%).

Is #ABB018 accessible as text?

On white, #ABB018 has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB018, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB018?

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

What colors go well with #ABB018?

#ABB018 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D18AF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB018 below.

Is #ABB018 good for buttons?

#ABB018 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB018 — white text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB018 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABB018 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABB018 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB018

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB018 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB018 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB018 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 #ABB018 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 #ABB018 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 #ABB018 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 #ABB018 Secondary #D4D8AF 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 #ABB018 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 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

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 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ABB018

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People also use #ABB018 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 #F0F1CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #78AF18 — 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 #ABB018 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB018;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 176 24;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.156 111.8);
  --color-50: #FDFEF1;
  --color-100: #FAFBDA;
  --color-200: #F3F5B7;
  --color-300: #E5E987;
  --color-400: #D4D85A;
  --color-500: #B9BD37;
  --color-600: #8D9032;
  --color-700: #646629;
  --color-800: #42431E;
  --color-900: #282914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFEF1',
    100: '#FAFBDA',
    200: '#F3F5B7',
    300: '#E5E987',
    400: '#D4D85A',
    500: '#B9BD37',
    600: '#8D9032',
    700: '#646629',
    800: '#42431E',
    900: '#282914',
  },
}

$base: #ABB018;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF1;
$base-100: #FAFBDA;
$base-200: #F3F5B7;
$base-300: #E5E987;
$base-400: #D4D85A;
$base-500: #B9BD37;
$base-600: #8D9032;
$base-700: #646629;
$base-800: #42431E;
$base-900: #282914;
$base-hover: #888C13;
$base-subtle: #E9EBB5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB018",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAFBDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3F5B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5E987",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4D85A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B9BD37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D9032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#646629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42431E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABB018

Color Lab

Pairs with #ABB018

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