What color is #AFB62B?

#AFB62B is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(175, 182, 43), and in HSL hsl(63, 62%, 44%).

Is #AFB62B accessible as text?

On white, #AFB62B has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #AFB62B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AFB62B?

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

What colors go well with #AFB62B?

#AFB62B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #322BB6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AFB62B below.

Is #AFB62B good for buttons?

#AFB62B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AFB62B — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AFB62B the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AFB62B is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AFB62B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AFB62B

Not just a swatch — here's how #AFB62B works with other colors. Named schemes with #AFB62B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AFB62B Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 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 #AFB62B 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 #AFB62B 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 #AFB62B 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 #AFB62B Secondary #DADEB6 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 #AFB62B 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEFD6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #80B62B — 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 #AFB62B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AFB62B;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 182 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.153 112.5);
  --color-50: #FCFDF2;
  --color-100: #F7F8DD;
  --color-200: #EDEFBD;
  --color-300: #DCE090;
  --color-400: #C7CC66;
  --color-500: #ACB144;
  --color-600: #84873A;
  --color-700: #5E602E;
  --color-800: #3E3F22;
  --color-900: #262716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FCFDF2',
    100: '#F7F8DD',
    200: '#EDEFBD',
    300: '#DCE090',
    400: '#C7CC66',
    500: '#ACB144',
    600: '#84873A',
    700: '#5E602E',
    800: '#3E3F22',
    900: '#262716',
  },
}

$base: #AFB62B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF2;
$base-100: #F7F8DD;
$base-200: #EDEFBD;
$base-300: #DCE090;
$base-400: #C7CC66;
$base-500: #ACB144;
$base-600: #84873A;
$base-700: #5E602E;
$base-800: #3E3F22;
$base-900: #262716;
$base-hover: #8C9122;
$base-subtle: #E6E8C0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AFB62B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDEFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCE090",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7CC66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ACB144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84873A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E602E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AFB62B

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