What color is #ABB26D?

#ABB26D is a medium, muted lime green. In RGB it is rgb(171, 178, 109), and in HSL hsl(66, 31%, 56%).

Is #ABB26D accessible as text?

On white, #ABB26D has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB26D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB26D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #ABB26D?

#ABB26D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #736CB2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB26D below.

Is #ABB26D good for buttons?

#ABB26D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB26D — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB26D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABB26D 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.

#ABB26D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB26D

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB26D works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB26D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB26D Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #ABB26D Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ABB26D Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki 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 #ABB26D Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #ABB26D Secondary #D8DBC3 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ABB26D 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ABB26D

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People also use #ABB26D 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEEE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #93B26C — 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 #ABB26D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB26D;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 178 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.092 113.4);
  --color-50: #F9FAF5;
  --color-100: #F0F1E4;
  --color-200: #E0E3CA;
  --color-300: #C8CCA4;
  --color-400: #AEB37F;
  --color-500: #90965F;
  --color-600: #70744E;
  --color-700: #51543B;
  --color-800: #363829;
  --color-900: #22231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#F9FAF5',
    100: '#F0F1E4',
    200: '#E0E3CA',
    300: '#C8CCA4',
    400: '#AEB37F',
    500: '#90965F',
    600: '#70744E',
    700: '#51543B',
    800: '#363829',
    900: '#22231A',
  },
}

$base: #ABB26D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FAF5;
$base-100: #F0F1E4;
$base-200: #E0E3CA;
$base-300: #C8CCA4;
$base-400: #AEB37F;
$base-500: #90965F;
$base-600: #70744E;
$base-700: #51543B;
$base-800: #363829;
$base-900: #22231A;
$base-hover: #8F964F;
$base-subtle: #E4E5D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB26D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0E3CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8CCA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AEB37F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#90965F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#70744E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#51543B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}