#A4AFC2 color
The hex color #A4AFC2 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 68.6% green and 76.1% blue (164, 175, 194).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 20% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Ethereal Mist (#B0B8CC), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.49:1).
#A4AFC2 color codes
| HEX | #A4AFC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 175, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 68.6%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 20%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 15%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 10%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.18, 0.1, -10.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.18, 10.97, 270.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.375, 42.447, 57.094) | |
| Decimal | 10792898 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A4AFC2, 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 #A4AFC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A4AFC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.49:1 | 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 #A4AFC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9b0c3Protanopia
no red cones#a6adc2Deuteranopia
no green cones#9db3b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a4afc2; }
.text { color: #a4afc2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a4afc2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 175 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a4afc2, #a8a4c2); }
Similar colors
#b0b8ccEthereal Mist#aebbd0Sailor Boy#9fafbdLost in Time#afbed4Supremely Cool#abb8d5Over the Moon#b6bdd0Arctic Ice#b7bdd1Violet Vision#94a2b1Robotic Gods
Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A4AFC2?
- #A4AFC2 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Ethereal Mist. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A4AFC2?
- The RGB value is 164, 175, 194: 164 red, 175 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A4AFC2?
- The complementary color is #C2B7A4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A4AFC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.49:1 and white text 2.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.