#AFBD16
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Yellowgreen.
About #AFBD16
The precise color #AFBD16 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Yellowgreen. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(175, 189, 22).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 7% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 88% Yellow, and 26% Black. The HSL representation is 65.0° hue, 79.1% saturation, and 41.4% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AFBD16
RGB175, 189, 22
HSL65.0°, 79.1%, 41.4%
CMYK7%, 0%, 88%, 26%
HSV65.0°, 88.4%, 74.1%
LAB73.3, -22.9, 71.4
XYZ36.0, 45.6, 7.7
Decimal11517206
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.11:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.60:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AFBD16;
}
.text-color {
color: #AFBD16;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AFBD16;
}