Information about #AFAF3F color

#AFAF3F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AFAF3F is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 175, 63) (68.6% red, 68.6% green, 24.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 44 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AFAF3F is a confidently colored golden yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Brass (#B5A642). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moderate Olive (#A8A84A) and Karma (#B6A237).

In RGB terms — rgb(175, 175, 63) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AFAF3F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #AFAF3F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AFAF3F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AFAF3F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AFAF3F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Billy T color link
Billy T

#C1B943

Booger color link
Booger

#9BB53C

Margarita color link
Margarita

#B0C24A

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Warm Olive color link
Warm Olive

#C7B63C

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AFAF3F
  • RGB175, 175, 63
  • CMYK0, 0, 44, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 175, 63)
  • HSL60°, 47%, 47%
  • HSL Precise60°, 47.059%, 46.667%
  • HSV60°, 64%, 69%
  • HSB60°, 64%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.686, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.686, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.686, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAFAF3F
  • DECIMAL ID11513663
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01