Celery

Q: How do I use #ACB54A in CSS?

You can use #ACB54A in CSS with: background-color: #ACB54A; or color: #ACB54A; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 181, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 59%, 29%.

#ACB54A

Celery is a neutral medium color with the hex code #ACB54A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 172, 181, 74 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 59%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celery color values

HEX: #ACB54A
RGB: 172, 181, 74
HSL: 65°, 42%, 50%
CMYK: 5, 0, 59, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celery sits at 65° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Celery is rendered as rgb(172, 181, 74), where the green channel leads at 181, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Celery translates to a CMYK breakdown of 5C 0M 59Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Celery

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ACB54A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 181, 74;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ACB54A',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 0%
Y: 59%
K: 29%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(172, 181, 74)
rgba(172, 181, 74, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 65° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ACB54A?

#ACB54A is Celery, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 172, 181, 74. It has a hue of 65°, 42% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #ACB54A?

The RGB color code for #ACB54A is rgb(172, 181, 74). This means it contains 172 red, 181 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Celery a warm or cool color?

Celery (#ACB54A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #ACB54A in CSS?

You can use #ACB54A in CSS with: background-color: #ACB54A; or color: #ACB54A; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 181, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 59%, 29%.