What color is #ABC278?

#ABC278 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(171, 194, 120), and in HSL hsl(79, 38%, 62%).

Is #ABC278 accessible as text?

On white, #ABC278 has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABC278, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABC278?

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

What colors go well with #ABC278?

#ABC278 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9179C3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABC278 below.

Is #ABC278 good for buttons?

#ABC278 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABC278 — white text only reaches 1.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABC278 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ABC278 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.

#ABC278 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABC278

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABC278 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABC278 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABC278 Secondary #AF6A01 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

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 #ABC278 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 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 #ABC278 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

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 #ABC278 Accent #A9C4B9 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 #ABC278 Secondary #E0E9CF Support #999286 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 #ABC278 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 59/100

Neutral

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

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 #ABC278

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #ABC278 with

Burlywood Pistachio Medium Purple 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF1E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #93C379 — 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 #ABC278 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

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Studio

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABC278;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 194 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.101 122.8);
  --color-50: #F9FBF4;
  --color-100: #EEF3E2;
  --color-200: #DCE6C7;
  --color-300: #C1D09F;
  --color-400: #A5B87A;
  --color-500: #879C59;
  --color-600: #6A7949;
  --color-700: #4D5738;
  --color-800: #343A27;
  --color-900: #202419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F9FBF4',
    100: '#EEF3E2',
    200: '#DCE6C7',
    300: '#C1D09F',
    400: '#A5B87A',
    500: '#879C59',
    600: '#6A7949',
    700: '#4D5738',
    800: '#343A27',
    900: '#202419',
  },
}

$base: #ABC278;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FBF4;
$base-100: #EEF3E2;
$base-200: #DCE6C7;
$base-300: #C1D09F;
$base-400: #A5B87A;
$base-500: #879C59;
$base-600: #6A7949;
$base-700: #4D5738;
$base-800: #343A27;
$base-900: #202419;
$base-hover: #90AF4E;
$base-subtle: #E5EADA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABC278",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEF3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DCE6C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C1D09F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A5B87A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#879C59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6A7949",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4D5738",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#343A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#202419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}