What color is #AFB409?

#AFB409 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(175, 180, 9), and in HSL hsl(62, 90%, 37%).

Is #AFB409 accessible as text?

On white, #AFB409 has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.36:1 (passes). For text placed on #AFB409, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AFB409?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #AFB409?

#AFB409 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F09B3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AFB409 below.

Is #AFB409 good for buttons?

#AFB409 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AFB409 — white text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AFB409 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #AFB409 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) 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.

#AFB409 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AFB409

Not just a swatch — here's how #AFB409 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AFB409 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AFB409 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #AFB409 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #AFB409 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #AFB409 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #AFB409 Secondary #D8DCB1 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 #AFB409 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

High

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

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #AFB409

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People also use #AFB409 with

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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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F4CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #75B309 — 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 #AFB409 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AFB409;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 180 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.162 111.8);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FCFDD8;
  --color-200: #F8FBB2;
  --color-300: #EEF27E;
  --color-400: #DFE34F;
  --color-500: #C4CA2B;
  --color-600: #959929;
  --color-700: #696C23;
  --color-800: #45461B;
  --color-900: #2A2B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FCFDD8',
    200: '#F8FBB2',
    300: '#EEF27E',
    400: '#DFE34F',
    500: '#C4CA2B',
    600: '#959929',
    700: '#696C23',
    800: '#45461B',
    900: '#2A2B12',
  },
}

$base: #AFB409;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FCFDD8;
$base-200: #F8FBB2;
$base-300: #EEF27E;
$base-400: #DFE34F;
$base-500: #C4CA2B;
$base-600: #959929;
$base-700: #696C23;
$base-800: #45461B;
$base-900: #2A2B12;
$base-hover: #8B8F08;
$base-subtle: #EEF0AE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AFB409",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8FBB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EEF27E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DFE34F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C4CA2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#959929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#696C23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45461B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AFB409

Color Lab

Pairs with #AFB409

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