What color is #ABB53B?

#ABB53B is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 181, 59), and in HSL hsl(65, 51%, 47%).

Is #ABB53B accessible as text?

On white, #ABB53B has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB53B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB53B?

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

What colors go well with #ABB53B?

#ABB53B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #453BB5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB53B below.

Is #ABB53B good for buttons?

#ABB53B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB53B — white text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB53B the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABB53B is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABB53B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB53B

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB53B works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB53B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB53B 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 #ABB53B 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 #ABB53B Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 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 #ABB53B 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 #ABB53B Secondary #D7DDB7 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 #ABB53B 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

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 8.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #82B53B — 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 #ABB53B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB53B;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 181 59;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.143 113.9);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F4F6E0;
  --color-200: #E7EBC1;
  --color-300: #D3D997;
  --color-400: #BCC36F;
  --color-500: #A0A74E;
  --color-600: #7B8141;
  --color-700: #595C33;
  --color-800: #3B3D24;
  --color-900: #242618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F4F6E0',
    200: '#E7EBC1',
    300: '#D3D997',
    400: '#BCC36F',
    500: '#A0A74E',
    600: '#7B8141',
    700: '#595C33',
    800: '#3B3D24',
    900: '#242618',
  },
}

$base: #ABB53B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F4F6E0;
$base-200: #E7EBC1;
$base-300: #D3D997;
$base-400: #BCC36F;
$base-500: #A0A74E;
$base-600: #7B8141;
$base-700: #595C33;
$base-800: #3B3D24;
$base-900: #242618;
$base-hover: #89912F;
$base-subtle: #E4E6C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB53B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7EBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3D997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCC36F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A0A74E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B8141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABB53B

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