#AFBD33

A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Yellowgreen.

About #AFBD33

The hex code #AFBD33 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Yellowgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 189, and 51.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 73% yellow, and 26% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#AFBD33
RGB175, 189, 51
HSL66.1°, 57.5%, 47.1%
CMYK7%, 0%, 73%, 26%
HSV66.1°, 73.0%, 74.1%
LAB73.4, -21.9, 63.8
XYZ36.5, 45.7, 10.0
Decimal11517235

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.07:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.15:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.63:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #AFBD33; }
.text-color { color: #AFBD33; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #AFBD33; }

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