What color is #ACBC45?

#ACBC45 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(172, 188, 69), and in HSL hsl(68, 47%, 50%).

Is #ACBC45 accessible as text?

On white, #ACBC45 has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACBC45, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACBC45?

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

What colors go well with #ACBC45?

#ACBC45 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5444BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACBC45 below.

Is #ACBC45 good for buttons?

#ACBC45 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACBC45 — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACBC45 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ACBC45 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.

#ACBC45 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACBC45

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACBC45 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACBC45 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACBC45 Secondary #B06905 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 #ACBC45 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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 #ACBC45 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 #ACBC45 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 #ACBC45 Secondary #DBE3BD 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 #ACBC45 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ACBC45 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 8.9:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #83BB44 — 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 #ACBC45 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ACBC45;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 188 69;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.0% 0.143 116.4);
  --color-50: #FAFBF3;
  --color-100: #F2F5E0;
  --color-200: #E4E9C3;
  --color-300: #CED699;
  --color-400: #B6C072;
  --color-500: #99A451;
  --color-600: #767E44;
  --color-700: #555A34;
  --color-800: #393C25;
  --color-900: #232518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FAFBF3',
    100: '#F2F5E0',
    200: '#E4E9C3',
    300: '#CED699',
    400: '#B6C072',
    500: '#99A451',
    600: '#767E44',
    700: '#555A34',
    800: '#393C25',
    900: '#232518',
  },
}

$base: #ACBC45;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF3;
$base-100: #F2F5E0;
$base-200: #E4E9C3;
$base-300: #CED699;
$base-400: #B6C072;
$base-500: #99A451;
$base-600: #767E44;
$base-700: #555A34;
$base-800: #393C25;
$base-900: #232518;
$base-hover: #899636;
$base-subtle: #E3E6CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACBC45",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4E9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CED699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B6C072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#99A451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#767E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#555A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ACBC45

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Pairs with #ACBC45

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