What color is #ABB135?

#ABB135 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 177, 53), and in HSL hsl(63, 54%, 45%).

Is #ABB135 accessible as text?

On white, #ABB135 has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.07:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB135, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB135?

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

What colors go well with #ABB135?

#ABB135 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3B35B1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB135 below.

Is #ABB135 good for buttons?

#ABB135 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB135 — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB135 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABB135 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABB135 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB135

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB135 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB135 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB135 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 #ABB135 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 #ABB135 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 #ABB135 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 #ABB135 Secondary #D5D9B4 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 #ABB135 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 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 #EDEED8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #81B135 — 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 #ABB135 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB135;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 177 53;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.3% 0.143 112.2);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F5F6DF;
  --color-200: #EAECC0;
  --color-300: #D7DA95;
  --color-400: #C1C66C;
  --color-500: #A5AA4B;
  --color-600: #7F833F;
  --color-700: #5B5D32;
  --color-800: #3C3D23;
  --color-900: #252617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F5F6DF',
    200: '#EAECC0',
    300: '#D7DA95',
    400: '#C1C66C',
    500: '#A5AA4B',
    600: '#7F833F',
    700: '#5B5D32',
    800: '#3C3D23',
    900: '#252617',
  },
}

$base: #ABB135;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F5F6DF;
$base-200: #EAECC0;
$base-300: #D7DA95;
$base-400: #C1C66C;
$base-500: #A5AA4B;
$base-600: #7F833F;
$base-700: #5B5D32;
$base-800: #3C3D23;
$base-900: #252617;
$base-hover: #888D2A;
$base-subtle: #E4E6C4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB135",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAECC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7DA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1C66C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5AA4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F833F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABB135

Color Lab

Pairs with #ABB135

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