What color is #AFBF34?

#AFBF34 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(175, 191, 52), and in HSL hsl(67, 57%, 48%).

Is #AFBF34 accessible as text?

On white, #AFBF34 has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #AFBF34, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AFBF34?

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

What colors go well with #AFBF34?

#AFBF34 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4535C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AFBF34 below.

Is #AFBF34 good for buttons?

#AFBF34 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AFBF34 — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AFBF34 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #AFBF34 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#AFBF34 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AFBF34

Not just a swatch — here's how #AFBF34 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AFBF34 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AFBF34 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #AFBF34 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #AFBF34 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot 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 #AFBF34 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Peridot 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 #AFBF34 Secondary #DEE6BC Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AFBF34 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #AFBF34 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 9.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #81C035 — 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 #AFBF34 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AFBF34;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 191 52;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.8% 0.158 116.0);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F4F7DE;
  --color-200: #E8EDBF;
  --color-300: #D4DC93;
  --color-400: #BDC86A;
  --color-500: #A1AD48;
  --color-600: #7C843D;
  --color-700: #595E30;
  --color-800: #3B3E23;
  --color-900: #252617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F4F7DE',
    200: '#E8EDBF',
    300: '#D4DC93',
    400: '#BDC86A',
    500: '#A1AD48',
    600: '#7C843D',
    700: '#595E30',
    800: '#3B3E23',
    900: '#252617',
  },
}

$base: #AFBF34;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F4F7DE;
$base-200: #E8EDBF;
$base-300: #D4DC93;
$base-400: #BDC86A;
$base-500: #A1AD48;
$base-600: #7C843D;
$base-700: #595E30;
$base-800: #3B3E23;
$base-900: #252617;
$base-hover: #8D9A2A;
$base-subtle: #E4E8C6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AFBF34",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8EDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4DC93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDC86A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1AD48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C843D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595E30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AFBF34

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Pairs with #AFBF34

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