What color is #ABC149?

#ABC149 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(171, 193, 73), and in HSL hsl(71, 49%, 52%).

Is #ABC149 accessible as text?

On white, #ABC149 has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABC149, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABC149?

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

What colors go well with #ABC149?

#ABC149 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5F49C1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABC149 below.

Is #ABC149 good for buttons?

#ABC149 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABC149 — white text only reaches 2.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABC149 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #ABC149 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABC149 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABC149

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABC149 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABC149 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABC149 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6C7B4A 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 #ABC149 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A03 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 #ABC149 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 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 #ABC149 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE 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 #ABC149 Secondary #DDE7C1 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 #ABC149 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 70/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ABC149

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People also use #ABC149 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 9.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #83C149 — 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 #ABC149 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABC149;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 193 73;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.1% 0.147 118.8);
  --color-50: #FAFBF3;
  --color-100: #F1F5E0;
  --color-200: #E3EAC2;
  --color-300: #CCD798;
  --color-400: #B3C270;
  --color-500: #96A64F;
  --color-600: #747F42;
  --color-700: #545B34;
  --color-800: #383C25;
  --color-900: #232518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FAFBF3',
    100: '#F1F5E0',
    200: '#E3EAC2',
    300: '#CCD798',
    400: '#B3C270',
    500: '#96A64F',
    600: '#747F42',
    700: '#545B34',
    800: '#383C25',
    900: '#232518',
  },
}

$base: #ABC149;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF3;
$base-100: #F1F5E0;
$base-200: #E3EAC2;
$base-300: #CCD798;
$base-400: #B3C270;
$base-500: #96A64F;
$base-600: #747F42;
$base-700: #545B34;
$base-800: #383C25;
$base-900: #232518;
$base-hover: #8B9E36;
$base-subtle: #E3E8CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABC149",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3EAC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCD798",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3C270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96A64F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#747F42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ABC149

Color Lab

Pairs with #ABC149

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