What color is #ACAA11?

#ACAA11 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(172, 170, 17), and in HSL hsl(59, 82%, 37%).

Is #ACAA11 accessible as text?

On white, #ACAA11 has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACAA11, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACAA11?

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

What colors go well with #ACAA11?

#ACAA11 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1114AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACAA11 below.

Is #ACAA11 good for buttons?

#ACAA11 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACAA11 — white text only reaches 2.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACAA11 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #ACAA11 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) 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.

#ACAA11 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACAA11

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACAA11 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACAA11 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACAA11 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #ACAA11 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #ACAA11 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #ACAA11 Accent #A9C4B8 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 #ACAA11 Secondary #D2D3AB 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 #ACAA11 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ACAA11 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F1CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7BAC11 — 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 #ACAA11 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ACAA11;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 170 17;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.6% 0.152 108.8);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FCFCD9;
  --color-200: #F8F6B5;
  --color-300: #EDEB83;
  --color-400: #DDDB55;
  --color-500: #C3C032;
  --color-600: #94922E;
  --color-700: #696726;
  --color-800: #44441D;
  --color-900: #2A2914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FCFCD9',
    200: '#F8F6B5',
    300: '#EDEB83',
    400: '#DDDB55',
    500: '#C3C032',
    600: '#94922E',
    700: '#696726',
    800: '#44441D',
    900: '#2A2914',
  },
}

$base: #ACAA11;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FCFCD9;
$base-200: #F8F6B5;
$base-300: #EDEB83;
$base-400: #DDDB55;
$base-500: #C3C032;
$base-600: #94922E;
$base-700: #696726;
$base-800: #44441D;
$base-900: #2A2914;
$base-hover: #89870E;
$base-subtle: #EDECB1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACAA11",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCFCD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8F6B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDEB83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DDDB55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3C032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#94922E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#696726",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44441D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ACAA11

Color Lab

Pairs with #ACAA11

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