#AFBF99 color
The hex color #AFBF99 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 74.9% green and 60% blue (175, 191, 153).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 23% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Camping Grounds (#B4C2A2), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.74:1).
#AFBF99 color codes
| HEX | #AFBF99 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 191, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 74.9%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 23%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 20%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 20%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.25, -12.3, 17.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.25, 21.28, 125.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.059, 48.675, 37.31) | |
| Decimal | 11517849 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AFBF99, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AFBF99 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFBF99 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AFBF99 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3ba97Protanopia
no red cones#c1b99bDeuteranopia
no green cones#b1bbb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afbf99; }
.text { color: #afbf99; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afbf99; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 191 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afbf99, #9cbf99); }
Similar colors
#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#a4b88fNorway#bbc199Beige and Sage#c0cba1Seedling#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#aebea6Meadow Morn#b2cc9aGreenhorn#9caf88Sage Green
Questions
- What color is #AFBF99?
- #AFBF99 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Camping Grounds. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AFBF99?
- The RGB value is 175, 191, 153: 175 red, 191 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AFBF99?
- The complementary color is #A999BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFBF99?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.74:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.