#AFBDC0 color
The hex color #AFBDC0 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 74.1% green and 75.3% blue (175, 189, 192).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 12% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Trade Winds (#B7C5C6), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.86:1).
#AFBDC0 color codes
| HEX | #AFBDC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 189, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 74.1%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 12%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 9%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.65, -4.21, -3.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.65, 5.27, 216.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.389, 49.314, 56.986) | |
| Decimal | 11517376 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AFBDC0, 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 #AFBDC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFBDC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.86:1 | 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 #AFBDC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babcc0Protanopia
no red cones#b7b9c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#abbebeTritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afbdc0; }
.text { color: #afbdc0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afbdc0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 189 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afbdc0, #afb5c0); }
Similar colors
#b7c5c6Trade Winds#aab5b8Casper#b0bcc3Stormy#bcc8ccDistant Hills#a6bcbeSeafoam Slate#bcc3c7Metallic#b4b9b9Provence Wind#b7c2ccIcebreaker
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AFBDC0?
- #AFBDC0 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Trade Winds. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AFBDC0?
- The RGB value is 175, 189, 192: 175 red, 189 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AFBDC0?
- The complementary color is #C0B2AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFBDC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.86:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.