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#AFDC65 color code is #AFDC65. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #afdc65.

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#AFDC65 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AFDC65 is 0.6124. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.59:1 against white and 13.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AFDC65 on white1.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AFDC65 on black13.25:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AFDC651.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AFDC6513.25:1AAA

#AFDC65 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AFDC65?+
The hex code for #AFDC65 is #AFDC65. In RGB it's rgb(175, 220, 101), and in HSL it's hsl(83, 63%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #AFDC65?+
#AFDC65 in RGB is (175, 220, 101). Written in CSS: rgb(175, 220, 101).
What is the CMYK value of #AFDC65?+
#AFDC65 converts to CMYK(20%, 0%, 54%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AFDC65.
Is #afdc65 a warm or cool color?+
#AFDC65 (#AFDC65) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 83° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #afdc65 belong to?+
#AFDC65 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 83°, 63%, 63% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #afdc65 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AFDC65 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.59:1 — 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 #afdc65?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AFDC65 (#AFDC65) is 7486 C Bright Lime Light, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AFDC65 in design

Practical guidance for using #afdc65 (#AFDC65) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AFDC65 (#AFDC65) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AFDC65 (#AFDC65) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green 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

#AFDC65 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

#AFDC65 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.