What color is #ABB306?

#ABB306 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 179, 6), and in HSL hsl(63, 94%, 36%).

Is #ABB306 accessible as text?

On white, #ABB306 has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.18:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB306, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB306?

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

What colors go well with #ABB306?

#ABB306 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0E06B2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB306 below.

Is #ABB306 good for buttons?

#ABB306 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB306 — white text only reaches 2.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB306 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #ABB306 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) 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.

#ABB306 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB306

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB306 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB306 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB306 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 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 #ABB306 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 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 #ABB306 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 #ABB306 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 #ABB306 Secondary #D6DBB0 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 #ABB306 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 61/100

High

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #ABB306

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People also use #ABB306 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F4C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #70B206 — 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 #ABB306 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB306;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 179 6;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.6% 0.163 113.0);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FBFDD8;
  --color-200: #F8FCB1;
  --color-300: #EEF47B;
  --color-400: #DFE74B;
  --color-500: #C5CD28;
  --color-600: #969B26;
  --color-700: #6A6D21;
  --color-800: #45471A;
  --color-900: #2A2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FBFDD8',
    200: '#F8FCB1',
    300: '#EEF47B',
    400: '#DFE74B',
    500: '#C5CD28',
    600: '#969B26',
    700: '#6A6D21',
    800: '#45471A',
    900: '#2A2B12',
  },
}

$base: #ABB306;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FBFDD8;
$base-200: #F8FCB1;
$base-300: #EEF47B;
$base-400: #DFE74B;
$base-500: #C5CD28;
$base-600: #969B26;
$base-700: #6A6D21;
$base-800: #45471A;
$base-900: #2A2B12;
$base-hover: #888E04;
$base-subtle: #EEF1AB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB306",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EEF47B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DFE74B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C5CD28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#969B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A6D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45471A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABB306

Color Lab

Pairs with #ABB306

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