#AFA067 Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated yellow is a mellow, gentle tone. Because it lacks harsh brightness, #afa067 makes a functional background that feels less clinical than pure white. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal for a modern, earthy palette. The hex code for this shade is #afa067. Black text remains sharp and readable against this color, ensuring strong contrast for body typography.

Questions about #afa067

What is #afa067 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afa067 is rgb(175, 160, 103), in HSL hsl(48, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 41%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #afa067?
#afa067 works beautifully with deep charcoal or warm slate to create a sophisticated, earthy contrast. Because it is unsaturated, it also balances well against muted terracotta or soft sage green accents for a nature-inspired palette.
Is #afa067 readable on white or black?
#afa067 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.