#AFBF8B Hex Color
A dusty lime with grounded warmth
The hex code #afbf8b is a light, muted lime with gray and yellow undertones. Its dusty, pastel finish feels gentle and grounded, fitting spring branding, nature-led packaging, and soft gaming interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, or pair it with charcoal and deep plum for definition.
Questions about #afbf8b
What is #afbf8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afbf8b is rgb(175, 191, 139), in HSL hsl(78, 29%, 65%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 27%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #afbf8b?
The #afbf8b hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, cream, and muted terracotta, which reinforce its dusty lime character without making it feel harsh. Use charcoal for strong text contrast and plum or terracotta for warmer accents.
Does #afbf8b read as a warm or cool color?
#afbf8b reads as a softly warm lime because its yellow undertone outweighs its cool green, while the gray content keeps the warmth restrained. That balance gives it a muted, grounded feel rather than a bright, energetic one.
Is #afbf8b readable on white or black?
#afbf8b has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.64:1 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.