#AFC192 color
The hex color #AFC192 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 75.7% green and 57.3% blue (175, 193, 146).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 27% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Norway (#A4B88F), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.87:1).
#AFC192 color codes
| HEX | #AFC192 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 193, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 75.7%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 27%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 24%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 24%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.66, -14.42, 21.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.66, 26.04, 123.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.937, 49.329, 34.501) | |
| Decimal | 11518354 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AFC192, 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 #AFC192 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFC192 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | 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 #AFC192 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6bb8fProtanopia
no red cones#c4ba94Deuteranopia
no green cones#b2bcb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afc192; }
.text { color: #afc192; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afc192; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 193 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afc192, #97c192); }
Similar colors
#a4b88fNorway#b2cc9aGreenhorn#abca99Oh Pistachio#afb982Nile#c0cba1Seedling#bbc199Beige and Sage#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#b6d4a0In Good Taste
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #AFC192?
- #AFC192 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Norway. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AFC192?
- The RGB value is 175, 193, 146: 175 red, 193 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AFC192?
- The complementary color is #A492C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFC192?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.87:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.