#A2AFC6 color
The hex color #A2AFC6 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 68.6% green and 77.6% blue (162, 175, 198).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 24% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Ethereal Mist (#B0B8CC), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.48:1).
#A2AFC6 color codes
| HEX | #A2AFC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 175, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 68.6%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 24%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 18%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 12%, 0%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.16, 0.32, -13.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.16, 13.22, 271.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.421, 42.418, 59.473) | |
| Decimal | 10661830 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2AFC6, 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 #A2AFC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2AFC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.48:1 | 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 #A2AFC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8b0c7Protanopia
no red cones#a4adc5Deuteranopia
no green cones#99b4b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2afc6; }
.text { color: #a2afc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2afc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 175 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2afc6, #a7a2c6); }
Similar colors
#b0b8ccEthereal Mist#aebbd0Sailor Boy#abb8d5Over the Moon#afbed4Supremely Cool#9eb6d8Mont Blanc#9fafbdLost in Time#b6bdd0Arctic Ice#a3bbdcSail Into the Horizon
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A2AFC6?
- #A2AFC6 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Ethereal Mist. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2AFC6?
- The RGB value is 162, 175, 198: 162 red, 175 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2AFC6?
- The complementary color is #C6B9A2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2AFC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.48:1 and white text 2.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.