What color is #ABC44B?

#ABC44B is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(171, 196, 75), and in HSL hsl(72, 51%, 53%).

Is #ABC44B accessible as text?

On white, #ABC44B has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #ABC44B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ABC44B?

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

What colors go well with #ABC44B?

#ABC44B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #624AC4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ABC44B below.

Is #ABC44B good for buttons?

#ABC44B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ABC44B — white text only reaches 1.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ABC44B the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #ABC44B is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#ABC44B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ABC44B

Not just a swatch — here's how #ABC44B works with other colors. Named schemes with #ABC44B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ABC44B Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6B7B4A 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 #ABC44B Secondary #506B38 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 #ABC44B Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F 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 #ABC44B 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 #ABC44B Secondary #DFEAC3 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 #ABC44B 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

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 39/100

Low

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 35/100

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

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #ABC44B

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For interior

For fashion

People also use #ABC44B 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECF0DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #83C44A — 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 #ABC44B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ABC44B;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 196 75;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.8% 0.149 119.9);
  --color-50: #FAFCF3;
  --color-100: #F1F6E0;
  --color-200: #E3EBC1;
  --color-300: #CBD997;
  --color-400: #B2C36F;
  --color-500: #95A74E;
  --color-600: #748141;
  --color-700: #545C33;
  --color-800: #383D24;
  --color-900: #232618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FAFCF3',
    100: '#F1F6E0',
    200: '#E3EBC1',
    300: '#CBD997',
    400: '#B2C36F',
    500: '#95A74E',
    600: '#748141',
    700: '#545C33',
    800: '#383D24',
    900: '#232618',
  },
}

$base: #ABC44B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF3;
$base-100: #F1F6E0;
$base-200: #E3EBC1;
$base-300: #CBD997;
$base-400: #B2C36F;
$base-500: #95A74E;
$base-600: #748141;
$base-700: #545C33;
$base-800: #383D24;
$base-900: #232618;
$base-hover: #8DA335;
$base-subtle: #E3E9CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ABC44B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3EBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBD997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B2C36F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#95A74E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#748141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}