#AFAD11 Hex Color
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Warm and strongly saturated, #afad11 is a bright yellow with an olive-green undertone and a slightly earthy finish. This hex code brings energy and attention to calls to action, sale graphics, construction accents, and highlight details. It works best as a small accent beside charcoal or navy, while black text remains highly readable at about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #afad11
What is #afad11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afad11 is rgb(175, 173, 17), in HSL hsl(59, 82%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 90%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #afad11?
#afad11 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm neutrals because its strong yellow saturation needs darker or muted surroundings to stay focused rather than overwhelming the composition. Use charcoal for readable typography and navy for richer branded contrast.
Is #afad11 readable on white or black?
#afad11 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.