What color is #ACBC85?

#ACBC85 is a light, muted lime green. In RGB it is rgb(172, 188, 133), and in HSL hsl(77, 29%, 63%).

Is #ACBC85 accessible as text?

On white, #ACBC85 has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACBC85, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACBC85?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #ACBC85?

#ACBC85 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9585BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACBC85 below.

Is #ACBC85 good for buttons?

#ACBC85 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACBC85 — white text only reaches 2.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACBC85 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ACBC85 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.

#ACBC85 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACBC85

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACBC85 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACBC85 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACBC85 Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Dark Khaki as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #ACBC85 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ACBC85 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki 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 #ACBC85 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Dark Khaki holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #ACBC85 Secondary #DEE4D1 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ACBC85 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 57/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ACBC85

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For interior

For fashion

People also use #ACBC85 with

Tan Dark Sea Green Cool Gray Platinum Army Green

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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF0E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9ABC85 — 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 #ACBC85 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #ACBC85;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 188 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.9% 0.077 121.4);
  --color-50: #F8FAF5;
  --color-100: #EDF1E4;
  --color-200: #DBE2CA;
  --color-300: #C0CAA5;
  --color-400: #A3B181;
  --color-500: #859461;
  --color-600: #69734F;
  --color-700: #4C533C;
  --color-800: #333729;
  --color-900: #20231B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#F8FAF5',
    100: '#EDF1E4',
    200: '#DBE2CA',
    300: '#C0CAA5',
    400: '#A3B181',
    500: '#859461',
    600: '#69734F',
    700: '#4C533C',
    800: '#333729',
    900: '#20231B',
  },
}

$base: #ACBC85;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FAF5;
$base-100: #EDF1E4;
$base-200: #DBE2CA;
$base-300: #C0CAA5;
$base-400: #A3B181;
$base-500: #859461;
$base-600: #69734F;
$base-700: #4C533C;
$base-800: #333729;
$base-900: #20231B;
$base-hover: #90A55C;
$base-subtle: #E5E9DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACBC85",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDF1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DBE2CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C0CAA5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A3B181",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#859461",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#69734F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4C533C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#333729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#20231B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}