#AFB7AA color
The hex color #AFB7AA is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 71.8% green and 66.7% blue (175, 183, 170).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 8% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 28% black.
The closest named color is Alpine Air (#A9B4A9), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.18:1).
#AFB7AA color codes
| HEX | #AFB7AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 183, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 71.8%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 8%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 7%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 7%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.47, -5.21, 5.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.47, 7.68, 132.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.867, 45.883, 44.673) | |
| Decimal | 11515818 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AFB7AA, 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 #AFB7AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFB7AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | 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 #AFB7AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b5a9Protanopia
no red cones#b7b4abDeuteranopia
no green cones#afb6b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afb7aa; }
.text { color: #afb7aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afb7aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 183 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afb7aa, #aab7ab); }
Similar colors
#a9b4a9Alpine Air#b5c0b3Irish Moor#b2beb5Ash Gray#abb39eGargoyle#a6ab9bMoorland#b2b5afMagnetic#a9afaaPigeon#bdc2bbSilky Green
Questions
- What color is #AFB7AA?
- #AFB7AA is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Alpine Air. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AFB7AA?
- The RGB value is 175, 183, 170: 175 red, 183 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AFB7AA?
- The complementary color is #B2AAB7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFB7AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.18:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.