Color #AFFF93 Color / Colour Code #AFFF93
This page shows the hex color code for color #afff93 (#AFFF93). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AFFF93 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AFFF93 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 74, 104, and 134 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 104, 224, and 344 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AFFF93
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 104 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 104 to 149 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 104 with its complement at 284 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AFFF93
Lightness variations at hue 104 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AFFF93
Design Use Cases for #AFFF93
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #AFFF93 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#AFFF93 at 79% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#AFFF93 falls in the green range (hue 104). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AFFF93 (hue 104) to its complement at hue 284. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 134. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #afff93, #e294ff);
CSS Code for #AFFF93
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #AFFF93 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #AFFF93 (#AFFF93)
#AFFF93 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 175 red, 255 green, and 147 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 104 degrees with 100% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AFFF93 is 219/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 42% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AFFF93 against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E294FF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AFFF93. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E6FF94 and #94FFAD, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AFFF93?
- #AFFF93 is Color #AFFF93, a green color (colour) with RGB(175, 255, 147), HSL(104, 100%, 79%), and CMYK(31%, 0%, 42%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #AFFF93 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AFFF93 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AFFF93?
- The complementary colour is #E294FF (hue 284). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E6FF94 and #94FFAD. The triadic palette adds #94B0FF and #FF94B0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AFFF93 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #afff93; or rgb(175, 255, 147); or hsl(104, 100%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 104 100% 79%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.