What color is #ABB44B?

#ABB44B is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 180, 75), and in HSL hsl(65, 41%, 50%).

Is #ABB44B accessible as text?

On white, #ABB44B has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.36:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB44B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB44B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #ABB44B?

#ABB44B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #544BB4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB44B below.

Is #ABB44B good for buttons?

#ABB44B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB44B — white text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB44B the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABB44B is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABB44B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB44B

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB44B works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB44B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB44B Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #ABB44B Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #ABB44B Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Brass 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 #ABB44B Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Brass 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 #ABB44B Secondary #D7DCBA Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ABB44B 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ABB44B 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 8.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #88B44B — 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 #ABB44B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB44B;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 180 75;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.129 113.6);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F2F3E2;
  --color-200: #E4E7C6;
  --color-300: #CED29D;
  --color-400: #B5BB77;
  --color-500: #989E56;
  --color-600: #767A47;
  --color-700: #555837;
  --color-800: #393A27;
  --color-900: #232419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F2F3E2',
    200: '#E4E7C6',
    300: '#CED29D',
    400: '#B5BB77',
    500: '#989E56',
    600: '#767A47',
    700: '#555837',
    800: '#393A27',
    900: '#232419',
  },
}

$base: #ABB44B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F2F3E2;
$base-200: #E4E7C6;
$base-300: #CED29D;
$base-400: #B5BB77;
$base-500: #989E56;
$base-600: #767A47;
$base-700: #555837;
$base-800: #393A27;
$base-900: #232419;
$base-hover: #89903C;
$base-subtle: #E3E5CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB44B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4E7C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CED29D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B5BB77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#989E56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#767A47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#555837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABB44B

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