What color is #AFBA71?

#AFBA71 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(175, 186, 113), and in HSL hsl(69, 35%, 59%).

Is #AFBA71 accessible as text?

On white, #AFBA71 has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #AFBA71, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AFBA71?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #AFBA71?

#AFBA71 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7D72BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AFBA71 below.

Is #AFBA71 good for buttons?

#AFBA71 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AFBA71 — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AFBA71 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AFBA71 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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.

#AFBA71 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AFBA71

Not just a swatch — here's how #AFBA71 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AFBA71 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AFBA71 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #AFBA71 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki 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 #AFBA71 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki 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 #AFBA71 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Dark Khaki 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 #AFBA71 Secondary #DEE2C9 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AFBA71 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 62/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 63/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AFBA71

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People also use #AFBA71 with

Khaki Pistachio Very Peri Platinum Army Green

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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEFE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #98BB72 — 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 #AFBA71 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #AFBA71;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 186 113;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.097 115.7);
  --color-50: #F9FAF4;
  --color-100: #F0F2E3;
  --color-200: #E0E4C8;
  --color-300: #C7CEA1;
  --color-400: #ADB67C;
  --color-500: #90995C;
  --color-600: #70774B;
  --color-700: #515639;
  --color-800: #363928;
  --color-900: #22231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#F9FAF4',
    100: '#F0F2E3',
    200: '#E0E4C8',
    300: '#C7CEA1',
    400: '#ADB67C',
    500: '#90995C',
    600: '#70774B',
    700: '#515639',
    800: '#363928',
    900: '#22231A',
  },
}

$base: #AFBA71;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FAF4;
$base-100: #F0F2E3;
$base-200: #E0E4C8;
$base-300: #C7CEA1;
$base-400: #ADB67C;
$base-500: #90995C;
$base-600: #70774B;
$base-700: #515639;
$base-800: #363928;
$base-900: #22231A;
$base-hover: #96A24E;
$base-subtle: #E5E8D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AFBA71",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0E4C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C7CEA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ADB67C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#90995C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#70774B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#515639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}