Supremely Cool color: hex code #AFBED4
Supremely Cool has the hex code #AFBED4. It is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 74.5% green and 83.1% blue (175, 190, 212).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 30% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.14:1).
Supremely Cool (#AFBED4) color codes
| HEX | #AFBED4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 190, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 74.5%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 30%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 17%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 10%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.49, -0.58, -12.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.49, 12.77, 267.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.973, 50.693, 69.532) | |
| Decimal | 11517652 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Supremely Cool, 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 #AFBED4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFBED4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.14:1 | 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 #AFBED4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7bfd5Protanopia
no red cones#b3bbd4Deuteranopia
no green cones#a6c3c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afbed4; }
.text { color: #afbed4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afbed4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 190 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afbed4, #b3afd4); }Similar colors
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See #AFBED4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AFBED4?
- #AFBED4 is a light, desaturated azure known as Supremely Cool. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Supremely Cool?
- The RGB value is 175, 190, 212: 175 red, 190 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Supremely Cool?
- The complementary color is #D4C5AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFBED4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.14:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.