What color is #ABBC81?

#ABBC81 is a light, muted lime green. In RGB it is rgb(171, 188, 129), and in HSL hsl(77, 31%, 62%).

Is #ABBC81 accessible as text?

On white, #ABBC81 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABBC81, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABBC81?

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

What colors go well with #ABBC81?

#ABBC81 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9180BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABBC81 below.

Is #ABBC81 good for buttons?

#ABBC81 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABBC81 — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABBC81 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABBC81 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.

#ABBC81 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABBC81

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABBC81 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABBC81 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABBC81 Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #ABBC81 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ABBC81 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 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 #ABBC81 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #ABBC81 Secondary #DDE4CF Support #999286 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 #ABBC81 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 58/100

Neutral

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

Softness 66/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

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 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ABBC81

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For fashion

People also use #ABBC81 with

Tan Dark Sea Green Cool Gray 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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDF0E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #97BC80 — 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 #ABBC81 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABBC81;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 188 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.8% 0.082 121.4);
  --color-50: #F8FAF5;
  --color-100: #EDF1E4;
  --color-200: #DCE3CA;
  --color-300: #C0CCA4;
  --color-400: #A4B37F;
  --color-500: #86965F;
  --color-600: #69744E;
  --color-700: #4D543B;
  --color-800: #343829;
  --color-900: #20231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#F8FAF5',
    100: '#EDF1E4',
    200: '#DCE3CA',
    300: '#C0CCA4',
    400: '#A4B37F',
    500: '#86965F',
    600: '#69744E',
    700: '#4D543B',
    800: '#343829',
    900: '#20231A',
  },
}

$base: #ABBC81;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FAF5;
$base-100: #EDF1E4;
$base-200: #DCE3CA;
$base-300: #C0CCA4;
$base-400: #A4B37F;
$base-500: #86965F;
$base-600: #69744E;
$base-700: #4D543B;
$base-800: #343829;
$base-900: #20231A;
$base-hover: #8FA657;
$base-subtle: #E5E9DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABBC81",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDF1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DCE3CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C0CCA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A4B37F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#86965F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#69744E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4D543B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#343829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#20231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}