What color is #ABB96B?

#ABB96B is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(171, 185, 107), and in HSL hsl(71, 36%, 57%).

Is #ABB96B accessible as text?

On white, #ABB96B has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABB96B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABB96B?

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

What colors go well with #ABB96B?

#ABB96B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #786AB9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABB96B below.

Is #ABB96B good for buttons?

#ABB96B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABB96B — white text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABB96B the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABB96B 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.

#ABB96B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABB96B

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABB96B works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABB96B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABB96B Secondary #B06904 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ABB96B Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06904 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 #ABB96B Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ABB96B Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Dark Khaki 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 #ABB96B Secondary #DBE1C6 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 #ABB96B 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

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ABB96B

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For fashion

People also use #ABB96B with

Khaki Mantis Very Peri Platinum Army Green

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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEFE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #90B96A — 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 #ABB96B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABB96B;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 185 107;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.7% 0.103 117.3);
  --color-50: #F9FAF4;
  --color-100: #F0F2E3;
  --color-200: #DFE5C8;
  --color-300: #C6CFA0;
  --color-400: #ACB77B;
  --color-500: #8E9A5B;
  --color-600: #6F774A;
  --color-700: #515639;
  --color-800: #363928;
  --color-900: #22231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#F9FAF4',
    100: '#F0F2E3',
    200: '#DFE5C8',
    300: '#C6CFA0',
    400: '#ACB77B',
    500: '#8E9A5B',
    600: '#6F774A',
    700: '#515639',
    800: '#363928',
    900: '#22231A',
  },
}

$base: #ABB96B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FAF4;
$base-100: #F0F2E3;
$base-200: #DFE5C8;
$base-300: #C6CFA0;
$base-400: #ACB77B;
$base-500: #8E9A5B;
$base-600: #6F774A;
$base-700: #515639;
$base-800: #363928;
$base-900: #22231A;
$base-hover: #8F9E4A;
$base-subtle: #E4E7D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABB96B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DFE5C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6CFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ACB77B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8E9A5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F774A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#515639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}