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#ACBF40 color code is #ACBF40. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #acbf40.

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#ACBF40 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ACBF40 is 0.4640. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.04:1 against white and 10.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ACBF40 on white2.04:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ACBF40 on black10.28:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ACBF402.04:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ACBF4010.28:1AAA

#ACBF40 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ACBF40?+
The hex code for #ACBF40 is #ACBF40. In RGB it's rgb(172, 191, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(69, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #ACBF40?+
#ACBF40 in RGB is (172, 191, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(172, 191, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #ACBF40?+
#ACBF40 converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 66%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ACBF40.
Is #acbf40 a warm or cool color?+
#ACBF40 (#ACBF40) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 69° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #acbf40 belong to?+
#ACBF40 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 69°, 50%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #acbf40 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ACBF40 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.04:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #acbf40?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ACBF40 (#ACBF40) is 3108 C Lime, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ACBF40 in design

Practical guidance for using #acbf40 (#ACBF40) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ACBF40 (#ACBF40) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ACBF40 (#ACBF40) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#ACBF40 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#ACBF40 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.