What color is #ADBC09?

#ADBC09 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(173, 188, 9), and in HSL hsl(65, 91%, 39%).

Is #ADBC09 accessible as text?

On white, #ADBC09 has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #ADBC09, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ADBC09?

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

What colors go well with #ADBC09?

#ADBC09 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1809BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ADBC09 below.

Is #ADBC09 good for buttons?

#ADBC09 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ADBC09 — white text only reaches 2.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ADBC09 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #ADBC09 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.

#ADBC09 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ADBC09

Not just a swatch — here's how #ADBC09 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ADBC09 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ADBC09 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 #ADBC09 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 #ADBC09 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 #ADBC09 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 #ADBC09 Secondary #DBE3B6 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 #ADBC09 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 25/100

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 34/100

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 39/100

Low

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 #ADBC09

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For fashion

People also use #ADBC09 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F4CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #73BE09 — 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 #ADBC09 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #ADBC09;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 188 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.8% 0.171 115.4);
  --color-50: #FDFEF0;
  --color-100: #FAFDD8;
  --color-200: #F5FBB1;
  --color-300: #E9F27D;
  --color-400: #D8E44E;
  --color-500: #BDCB2A;
  --color-600: #909A28;
  --color-700: #666C23;
  --color-800: #43461B;
  --color-900: #292B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FDFEF0',
    100: '#FAFDD8',
    200: '#F5FBB1',
    300: '#E9F27D',
    400: '#D8E44E',
    500: '#BDCB2A',
    600: '#909A28',
    700: '#666C23',
    800: '#43461B',
    900: '#292B12',
  },
}

$base: #ADBC09;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFEF0;
$base-100: #FAFDD8;
$base-200: #F5FBB1;
$base-300: #E9F27D;
$base-400: #D8E44E;
$base-500: #BDCB2A;
$base-600: #909A28;
$base-700: #666C23;
$base-800: #43461B;
$base-900: #292B12;
$base-hover: #8C9807;
$base-subtle: #EBF1B0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ADBC09",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5FBB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9F27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D8E44E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BDCB2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#909A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#666C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}