#AFD855 Hex Color
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#afd855 is a bright lime green with yellow undertones and a fresh, lightly glowing finish. Its strong saturation suggests growth and energy, making it effective for nature brands, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and drink packaging. Use the hex code #afd855 as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep violet, since black text reads clearly over it.
Questions about #afd855
What is #afd855 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afd855 is rgb(175, 216, 85), in HSL hsl(79, 63%, 59%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 61%, 15%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does #afd855 work with black or white text?
Use black or very dark text on #afd855; its bright surface has strong contrast with black but weak contrast with white, making it better suited to dark lettering than light lettering when readability matters.
What colors pair well with #afd855?
#afd855 pairs well with charcoal and deep violet, which balance its bright yellow-green energy; muted neutrals can soften it, while dark text generally provides stronger readability than white text on light backgrounds.
Is #afd855 a warm or cool green?
#afd855 reads as a warm green because its yellow undertones shift it toward lime rather than blue-green, while its high saturation gives nature and sports-focused designs a fresh, energetic feel instead of a muted one.
Is #afd855 readable on white or black?
#afd855 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.