#AFC4B9 color
The hex color #AFC4B9 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 76.9% green and 72.5% blue (175, 196, 185).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 15% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 23% black.
The closest named color is Misty Morning (#B2C8BD), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.42:1).
#AFC4B9 color codes
| HEX | #AFC4B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 196, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 76.9%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 15%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 11%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 6%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.34, -9.26, 3.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.34, 9.77, 161.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.174, 52.096, 53.512) | |
| Decimal | 11519161 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AFC4B9, 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 #AFC4B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFC4B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.42:1 | 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 #AFC4B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c1b8Protanopia
no red cones#bfbebaDeuteranopia
no green cones#abc4c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afc4b9; }
.text { color: #afc4b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afc4b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 196 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afc4b9, #afc4c4); }
Similar colors
#b2c8bdMisty Morning#b2beb5Ash Gray#b5c0b3Irish Moor#a5c1c0Wild Life#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#a9b4a9Alpine Air#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge
Questions
- What color is #AFC4B9?
- #AFC4B9 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Misty Morning. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AFC4B9?
- The RGB value is 175, 196, 185: 175 red, 196 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AFC4B9?
- The complementary color is #C4AFBA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFC4B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.42:1 and white text 1.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.