#AFA288 Hex Color
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Somewhere between khaki and dried grass, this dusty yellow trades brightness for a warm, earthy calm. The hex code #afa288 works best as a background or supporting tone, since large fields can turn muddy. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, and black text stays readable on top at 8.3:1.
Questions about #afa288
What is #afa288 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afa288 is rgb(175, 162, 136), in HSL hsl(40, 20%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 22%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #afa288?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all sharpen #afa288 by contrast, since the color itself sits low in saturation. Warm creams and terracotta keep it softer for earthy palettes.
Is #afa288 readable on white or black?
#afa288 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.