What color is #AFA911?

#AFA911 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(175, 169, 17), and in HSL hsl(58, 82%, 38%).

Is #AFA911 accessible as text?

On white, #AFA911 has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #AFA911, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AFA911?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #AFA911?

#AFA911 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1117B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AFA911 below.

Is #AFA911 good for buttons?

#AFA911 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AFA911 — white text only reaches 2.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AFA911 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #AFA911 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#AFA911 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AFA911

Not just a swatch — here's how #AFA911 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AFA911 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AFA911 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AFA911 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AFA911 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AFA911 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citron opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AFA911 Secondary #D3D3AB Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AFA911 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 74/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 63/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AFA911

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F1CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #81B011 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AFA911 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AFA911;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 169 17;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.7% 0.150 107.0);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FCFBD9;
  --color-200: #F8F5B5;
  --color-300: #EDE983;
  --color-400: #DDD855;
  --color-500: #C3BE32;
  --color-600: #94912E;
  --color-700: #696626;
  --color-800: #44431D;
  --color-900: #2A2914;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FCFBD9',
    200: '#F8F5B5',
    300: '#EDE983',
    400: '#DDD855',
    500: '#C3BE32',
    600: '#94912E',
    700: '#696626',
    800: '#44431D',
    900: '#2A2914',
  },
}

$base: #AFA911;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FCFBD9;
$base-200: #F8F5B5;
$base-300: #EDE983;
$base-400: #DDD855;
$base-500: #C3BE32;
$base-600: #94912E;
$base-700: #696626;
$base-800: #44431D;
$base-900: #2A2914;
$base-hover: #8D890E;
$base-subtle: #EDEBB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AFA911",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCFBD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8F5B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDE983",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DDD855",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3BE32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#94912E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#696626",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44431D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2914",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AFA911

Color Lab

Pairs with #AFA911

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