Ice Cube color: hex code #AFE3D6
Ice Cube has the hex code #AFE3D6. It is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 89% green and 83.9% blue (175, 227, 214).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 48% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.78:1).
Ice Cube (#AFE3D6) color codes
| HEX | #AFE3D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 227, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 89%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 48%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 23%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.46, -19.28, 0.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.46, 19.3, 177.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.282, 68.905, 73.887) | |
| Decimal | 11527126 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ice Cube, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AFE3D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFE3D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AFE3D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfddd5Protanopia
no red cones#d5d5d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2e5dfTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afe3d6; }
.text { color: #afe3d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afe3d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 227 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afe3d6, #afd6e3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
See #AFE3D6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AFE3D6?
- #AFE3D6 is a light, desaturated spring green known as Ice Cube. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ice Cube?
- The RGB value is 175, 227, 214: 175 red, 227 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ice Cube?
- The complementary color is #E3AFBC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFE3D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.78:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.