#AFD1A1 Hex Color
A gentle lime with airy calm
#afd1a1 is a pale, muted lime with soft gray undertones and a light, airy finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, dependable feel suited to spring branding, wellness layouts, baby products, and nature-focused interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text; black text provides about 12.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #afd1a1.
Questions about #afd1a1
What is #afd1a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afd1a1 is rgb(175, 209, 161), in HSL hsl(103, 34%, 73%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 23%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #afd1a1?
#afd1a1 pairs well with charcoal text for a grounded, readable look, while terracotta and warm beige accents add contrast without overwhelming its soft, gray-tinged character in calm layouts or backgrounds. Use these accents sparingly in buttons, borders, or illustrations.
Does #afd1a1 look warm or cool?
#afd1a1 reads as a slightly warm, muted green because its lime hue leans toward yellow, while its gray undertone keeps the result soft rather than vivid or highly saturated in everyday layouts. That balance gives it a calm, natural feel.
Is #afd1a1 readable on white or black?
#afd1a1 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.45:1 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.