What color is #B3BB28?

#B3BB28 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(179, 187, 40), and in HSL hsl(63, 65%, 45%).

Is #B3BB28 accessible as text?

On white, #B3BB28 has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #B3BB28, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B3BB28?

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

What colors go well with #B3BB28?

#B3BB28 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3028BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B3BB28 below.

Is #B3BB28 good for buttons?

#B3BB28 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B3BB28 — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B3BB28 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #B3BB28 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.

#B3BB28 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B3BB28

Not just a swatch — here's how #B3BB28 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B3BB28 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B3BB28 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 #B3BB28 Secondary #516A37 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 #B3BB28 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #B3BB28 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 #B3BB28 Secondary #DEE3B9 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 #B3BB28 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 65/100

High

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

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 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #B3BB28

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People also use #B3BB28 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFF0D6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #84BD28 — 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 #B3BB28 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B3BB28;
  --color-base-rgb: 179 187 40;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.158 112.9);
  --color-50: #FCFDF2;
  --color-100: #F7F9DD;
  --color-200: #EEF1BC;
  --color-300: #DDE28E;
  --color-400: #C9CF63;
  --color-500: #AEB441;
  --color-600: #858938;
  --color-700: #5F622D;
  --color-800: #3F4021;
  --color-900: #272716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FCFDF2',
    100: '#F7F9DD',
    200: '#EEF1BC',
    300: '#DDE28E',
    400: '#C9CF63',
    500: '#AEB441',
    600: '#858938',
    700: '#5F622D',
    800: '#3F4021',
    900: '#272716',
  },
}

$base: #B3BB28;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF2;
$base-100: #F7F9DD;
$base-200: #EEF1BC;
$base-300: #DDE28E;
$base-400: #C9CF63;
$base-500: #AEB441;
$base-600: #858938;
$base-700: #5F622D;
$base-800: #3F4021;
$base-900: #272716;
$base-hover: #929720;
$base-subtle: #E8EAC0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B3BB28",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEF1BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDE28E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C9CF63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AEB441",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#858938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F622D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F4021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B3BB28

Color Lab

Pairs with #B3BB28

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