#AFD0B9 color
The hex color #AFD0B9 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 81.6% green and 72.5% blue (175, 208, 185).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 26% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.55:1).
#AFD0B9 color codes
| HEX | #AFD0B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 208, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 81.6%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 26%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 16%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 11%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.59, -15.43, 7.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.59, 17.28, 153.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.99, 57.727, 54.451) | |
| Decimal | 11522233 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AFD0B9, 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 #AFD0B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFD0B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.55:1 | 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 #AFD0B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0cab8Protanopia
no red cones#cac6baDeuteranopia
no green cones#aacfc9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afd0b9; }
.text { color: #afd0b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afd0b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 208 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afd0b9, #afd0c9); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bde1c4Mother Nature#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bfd5b3Nature#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b1e2cbQuiet Jade
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #AFD0B9?
- #AFD0B9 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AFD0B9?
- The RGB value is 175, 208, 185: 175 red, 208 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AFD0B9?
- The complementary color is #D0AFC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFD0B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.55:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.