What color is #ADBA01?

#ADBA01 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(173, 186, 1), and in HSL hsl(64, 99%, 37%).

Is #ADBA01 accessible as text?

On white, #ADBA01 has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #ADBA01, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ADBA01?

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

What colors go well with #ADBA01?

#ADBA01 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D01BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ADBA01 below.

Is #ADBA01 good for buttons?

#ADBA01 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ADBA01 — white text only reaches 2.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ADBA01 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #ADBA01 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.

#ADBA01 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ADBA01

Not just a swatch — here's how #ADBA01 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ADBA01 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ADBA01 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 #ADBA01 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 #ADBA01 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 #ADBA01 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 #ADBA01 Secondary #DAE1B4 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 #ADBA01 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 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 66/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 67/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #ADBA01

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People also use #ADBA01 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F6C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #71BC01 — 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 #ADBA01 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ADBA01;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 186 1;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.170 114.7);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #FBFDD8;
  --color-200: #F7FCB1;
  --color-300: #EFF778;
  --color-400: #E0EB47;
  --color-500: #C6D223;
  --color-600: #969F23;
  --color-700: #6A6F1F;
  --color-800: #454819;
  --color-900: #2A2C11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#FBFDD8',
    200: '#F7FCB1',
    300: '#EFF778',
    400: '#E0EB47',
    500: '#C6D223',
    600: '#969F23',
    700: '#6A6F1F',
    800: '#454819',
    900: '#2A2C11',
  },
}

$base: #ADBA01;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #FBFDD8;
$base-200: #F7FCB1;
$base-300: #EFF778;
$base-400: #E0EB47;
$base-500: #C6D223;
$base-600: #969F23;
$base-700: #6A6F1F;
$base-800: #454819;
$base-900: #2A2C11;
$base-hover: #8C9601;
$base-subtle: #EEF3AB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ADBA01",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EFF778",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E0EB47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C6D223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#969F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A6F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#454819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2C11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ADBA01

Color Lab

Pairs with #ADBA01

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