#AFA979
Muted Yellow
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About #AFA979 Muted Yellow
#AFA979 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 175 red, 169 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 53°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 58%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
53°
Hue
25%
Saturation
58%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #AFA979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #AFA979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#AFA979 on White
Contrast Ratio2.39:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#AFA979 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.77:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #AFA979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #AFA979 |
| RGB | rgb(175, 169, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(53, 25%, 58%) |
| RGB Decimal | 175, 169, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 68.6%, 66.3%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 3%, 31%, 31% |
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