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#ACAF50 color code is #ACAF50. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #acaf50.

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#ACAF50 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ACAF50 is 0.4001. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.33:1 against white and 9.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ACAF50 on white2.33:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ACAF50 on black9.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ACAF502.33:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ACAF509.00:1AAA

#ACAF50 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ACAF50?+
The hex code for #ACAF50 is #ACAF50. In RGB it's rgb(172, 175, 80), and in HSL it's hsl(62, 37%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #ACAF50?+
#ACAF50 in RGB is (172, 175, 80). Written in CSS: rgb(172, 175, 80).
What is the CMYK value of #ACAF50?+
#ACAF50 converts to CMYK(2%, 0%, 54%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ACAF50.
Is #acaf50 a warm or cool color?+
#ACAF50 (#ACAF50) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 62° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #acaf50 belong to?+
#ACAF50 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 62°, 37%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #acaf50 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ACAF50 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.33:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #acaf50?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ACAF50 (#ACAF50) is 7492 C Light Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ACAF50 in design

Practical guidance for using #acaf50 (#ACAF50) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ACAF50 (#ACAF50) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ACAF50 (#ACAF50) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#ACAF50 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#ACAF50 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.