What color is #ACC280?

#ACC280 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(172, 194, 128), and in HSL hsl(80, 35%, 63%).

Is #ACC280 accessible as text?

On white, #ACC280 has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACC280, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACC280?

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

What colors go well with #ACC280?

#ACC280 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9680C2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACC280 below.

Is #ACC280 good for buttons?

#ACC280 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACC280 — white text only reaches 1.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACC280 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ACC280 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.

#ACC280 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACC280

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACC280 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACC280 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACC280 Secondary #AF6A01 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 #ACC280 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 #ACC280 Secondary #506B39 Accent #AF6A01 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 #ACC280 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 #ACC280 Secondary #E0E9D2 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 #ACC280 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 58/100

Neutral

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

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 55/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ACC280

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #ACC280 with

Burlywood Pistachio Medium Purple 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF1E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #96C280 — 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 #ACC280 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ACC280;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 194 128;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.1% 0.092 123.5);
  --color-50: #F8FAF4;
  --color-100: #EDF2E3;
  --color-200: #DBE4C8;
  --color-300: #BFCEA1;
  --color-400: #A3B67C;
  --color-500: #85995C;
  --color-600: #68774B;
  --color-700: #4C5639;
  --color-800: #333928;
  --color-900: #20231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#F8FAF4',
    100: '#EDF2E3',
    200: '#DBE4C8',
    300: '#BFCEA1',
    400: '#A3B67C',
    500: '#85995C',
    600: '#68774B',
    700: '#4C5639',
    800: '#333928',
    900: '#20231A',
  },
}

$base: #ACC280;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FAF4;
$base-100: #EDF2E3;
$base-200: #DBE4C8;
$base-300: #BFCEA1;
$base-400: #A3B67C;
$base-500: #85995C;
$base-600: #68774B;
$base-700: #4C5639;
$base-800: #333928;
$base-900: #20231A;
$base-hover: #8FAD54;
$base-subtle: #E5EADB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACC280",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDF2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DBE4C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BFCEA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A3B67C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#85995C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#68774B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4C5639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#333928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#20231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}