What color is #ACA01A?

#ACA01A is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(172, 160, 26), and in HSL hsl(55, 74%, 39%).

Is #ACA01A accessible as text?

On white, #ACA01A has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACA01A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACA01A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #ACA01A?

#ACA01A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1A26AD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACA01A below.

Is #ACA01A good for buttons?

#ACA01A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACA01A — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACA01A the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #ACA01A is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) 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.

#ACA01A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACA01A

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACA01A works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACA01A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACA01A Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron 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 #ACA01A Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron 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 #ACA01A Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron 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 #ACA01A Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citron 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 #ACA01A Secondary #CECBA6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron 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 Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ACA01A 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EECF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #88AD1A — 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 #ACA01A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ACA01A;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 160 26;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.5% 0.140 103.8);
  --color-50: #FEFDF1;
  --color-100: #FBF8DB;
  --color-200: #F4EFB8;
  --color-300: #E7DF88;
  --color-400: #D6CC5C;
  --color-500: #BCB139;
  --color-600: #8F8733;
  --color-700: #65602A;
  --color-800: #423F1F;
  --color-900: #292715;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFDF1',
    100: '#FBF8DB',
    200: '#F4EFB8',
    300: '#E7DF88',
    400: '#D6CC5C',
    500: '#BCB139',
    600: '#8F8733',
    700: '#65602A',
    800: '#423F1F',
    900: '#292715',
  },
}

$base: #ACA01A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF1;
$base-100: #FBF8DB;
$base-200: #F4EFB8;
$base-300: #E7DF88;
$base-400: #D6CC5C;
$base-500: #BCB139;
$base-600: #8F8733;
$base-700: #65602A;
$base-800: #423F1F;
$base-900: #292715;
$base-hover: #8A8115;
$base-subtle: #EBE6B6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACA01A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF8DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4EFB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7DF88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6CC5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BCB139",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F8733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65602A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292715",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ACA01A

Color Lab

Pairs with #ACA01A

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