What color is #ABBC53?

#ABBC53 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(171, 188, 83), and in HSL hsl(70, 44%, 53%).

Is #ABBC53 accessible as text?

On white, #ABBC53 has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABBC53, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABBC53?

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

What colors go well with #ABBC53?

#ABBC53 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6452BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABBC53 below.

Is #ABBC53 good for buttons?

#ABBC53 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABBC53 — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABBC53 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABBC53 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.

#ABBC53 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABBC53

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABBC53 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABBC53 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABBC53 Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pistachio 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 #ABBC53 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06904 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pistachio 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 #ABBC53 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pistachio 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 #ABBC53 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pistachio 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 #ABBC53 Secondary #DBE3C1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pistachio 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 Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ABBC53 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ABBC53 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 8.9:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #87BC52 — 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 #ABBC53 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABBC53;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 188 83;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.0% 0.132 117.3);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F1F4E1;
  --color-200: #E2E8C4;
  --color-300: #CBD49B;
  --color-400: #B1BD75;
  --color-500: #94A154;
  --color-600: #737C46;
  --color-700: #535936;
  --color-800: #383B26;
  --color-900: #232519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F1F4E1',
    200: '#E2E8C4',
    300: '#CBD49B',
    400: '#B1BD75',
    500: '#94A154',
    600: '#737C46',
    700: '#535936',
    800: '#383B26',
    900: '#232519',
  },
}

$base: #ABBC53;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F1F4E1;
$base-200: #E2E8C4;
$base-300: #CBD49B;
$base-400: #B1BD75;
$base-500: #94A154;
$base-600: #737C46;
$base-700: #535936;
$base-800: #383B26;
$base-900: #232519;
$base-hover: #8C9C3D;
$base-subtle: #E3E7CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABBC53",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBD49B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1BD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#94A154",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#737C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABBC53

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Pairs with #ABBC53

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