What color is #ABB70E?

#ABB70E is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(171, 183, 14), and in HSL hsl(64, 86%, 39%).

Is #ABB70E accessible as text?

On white, #ABB70E has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB70E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB70E?

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

What colors go well with #ABB70E?

#ABB70E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #190EB9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB70E below.

Is #ABB70E good for buttons?

#ABB70E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB70E — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB70E the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #ABB70E 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.

#ABB70E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB70E

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB70E works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB70E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB70E Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #ABB70E Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #ABB70E Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot 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 #ABB70E Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Peridot 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 #ABB70E Secondary #D8DEB3 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ABB70E 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

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 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 64/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #ABB70E 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F3CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #75B90E — 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 #ABB70E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB70E;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 183 14;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.5% 0.166 114.4);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #FBFDD8;
  --color-200: #F4F9B3;
  --color-300: #E8EF80;
  --color-400: #D7E052;
  --color-500: #BCC62F;
  --color-600: #8F962B;
  --color-700: #656A25;
  --color-800: #42451C;
  --color-900: #292A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#FBFDD8',
    200: '#F4F9B3',
    300: '#E8EF80',
    400: '#D7E052',
    500: '#BCC62F',
    600: '#8F962B',
    700: '#656A25',
    800: '#42451C',
    900: '#292A13',
  },
}

$base: #ABB70E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #FBFDD8;
$base-200: #F4F9B3;
$base-300: #E8EF80;
$base-400: #D7E052;
$base-500: #BCC62F;
$base-600: #8F962B;
$base-700: #656A25;
$base-800: #42451C;
$base-900: #292A13;
$base-hover: #8B940B;
$base-subtle: #EBEFB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB70E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4F9B3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8EF80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D7E052",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BCC62F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F962B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#656A25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42451C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABB70E

Color Lab

Pairs with #ABB70E

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