What color is #ACB809?

#ACB809 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(172, 184, 9), and in HSL hsl(64, 91%, 38%).

Is #ACB809 accessible as text?

On white, #ACB809 has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACB809, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACB809?

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

What colors go well with #ACB809?

#ACB809 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1409B9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACB809 below.

Is #ACB809 good for buttons?

#ACB809 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACB809 — white text only reaches 2.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACB809 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #ACB809 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) 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.

#ACB809 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACB809

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACB809 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACB809 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACB809 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 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 #ACB809 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06906 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 #ACB809 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #ACB809 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE 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 #ACB809 Secondary #D9DFB3 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 #ACB809 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 65/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #ACB809

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People also use #ACB809 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F4CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #73B909 — 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 #ACB809 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ACB809;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 184 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.8% 0.167 114.4);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #FBFDD8;
  --color-200: #F6FBB1;
  --color-300: #EAF27D;
  --color-400: #DAE44E;
  --color-500: #C0CB2A;
  --color-600: #929A28;
  --color-700: #676C23;
  --color-800: #43461B;
  --color-900: #292B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#FBFDD8',
    200: '#F6FBB1',
    300: '#EAF27D',
    400: '#DAE44E',
    500: '#C0CB2A',
    600: '#929A28',
    700: '#676C23',
    800: '#43461B',
    900: '#292B12',
  },
}

$base: #ACB809;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #FBFDD8;
$base-200: #F6FBB1;
$base-300: #EAF27D;
$base-400: #DAE44E;
$base-500: #C0CB2A;
$base-600: #929A28;
$base-700: #676C23;
$base-800: #43461B;
$base-900: #292B12;
$base-hover: #8B9407;
$base-subtle: #ECF0AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACB809",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6FBB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EAF27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DAE44E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C0CB2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#929A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#676C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ACB809

Color Lab

Pairs with #ACB809

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