#ACB299 Color Information

Hex color code: #ACB299

A understated yellow shade, #ACB299 appears as (172, 178, 153) in RGB and (74°, 14%, 65%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#ACB299

RGB

172, 178, 153

HSL

74°, 14%, 65%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 14%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ACB299;
background-color: #ACB299;
border-color: #ACB299;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ACB299;
border: 2px solid #ACB299;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ACB299]
text-[#ACB299]
border-[#ACB299]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ACB299]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ACB299, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ACB299; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ACB299; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #ACB299; background-color: #ACB29915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ACB29920; border-left: 4px solid #ACB299; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #ACB299; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ACB299 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

172, 178, 153

Red: 172 / Green: 178 / Blue: 153

HSL

74°, 14%, 65%

Hue: 74° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 14%, 30%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 30%

What color is #ACB299?

#ACB299 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9F99B2

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ACB299 to RGB:

rgb(172, 178, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ACB299 to HSL:

hsl(74, 14%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ACB299 to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 0%, 14%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ACB299 is a muted yellow color with RGB values of 172, 178, 153 and HSL of 74°, 14%, 65%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ACB299 is #9F99B2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B2AC99.

Use #ACB299 in CSS: color: #ACB299 or background-color: #ACB299. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ACB299

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACB299?

#ACB299 is a muted yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ACB299?

#ACB299 in RGB is (172, 178, 153) - 172 red, 178 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #ACB299 in CSS?

Use #ACB299 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ACB299?

#9F99B2 (complementary), #B2AC99 (analogous), and #89916E (lighter shade) work well with #ACB299.