What color is #ACBF62?

#ACBF62 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(172, 191, 98), and in HSL hsl(72, 42%, 57%).

Is #ACBF62 accessible as text?

On white, #ACBF62 has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACBF62, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACBF62?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #ACBF62?

#ACBF62 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7663BF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACBF62 below.

Is #ACBF62 good for buttons?

#ACBF62 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACBF62 — white text only reaches 2.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACBF62 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ACBF62 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.

#ACBF62 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACBF62

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACBF62 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACBF62 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACBF62 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pistachio 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 #ACBF62 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pistachio 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 #ACBF62 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pistachio 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 #ACBF62 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pistachio 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 #ACBF62 Secondary #DEE6C7 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pistachio 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 Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ACBF62 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ACBF62 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDF0E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8EBF63 — 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 #ACBF62 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ACBF62;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 191 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.0% 0.121 118.9);
  --color-50: #F9FBF4;
  --color-100: #F0F4E2;
  --color-200: #E0E7C5;
  --color-300: #C8D39C;
  --color-400: #AEBC76;
  --color-500: #919F55;
  --color-600: #717B47;
  --color-700: #525836;
  --color-800: #373B26;
  --color-900: #222419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F9FBF4',
    100: '#F0F4E2',
    200: '#E0E7C5',
    300: '#C8D39C',
    400: '#AEBC76',
    500: '#919F55',
    600: '#717B47',
    700: '#525836',
    800: '#373B26',
    900: '#222419',
  },
}

$base: #ACBF62;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FBF4;
$base-100: #F0F4E2;
$base-200: #E0E7C5;
$base-300: #C8D39C;
$base-400: #AEBC76;
$base-500: #919F55;
$base-600: #717B47;
$base-700: #525836;
$base-800: #373B26;
$base-900: #222419;
$base-hover: #92A543;
$base-subtle: #E4E9D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACBF62",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F4E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0E7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8D39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AEBC76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#919F55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#717B47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#525836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ACBF62

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Pairs with #ACBF62

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