#AFA0B6
A light, muted purple closely aligning with Thistle.
About #AFA0B6
At its core, #AFA0B6 is a light and muted hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Thistle. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(175, 160, 182).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 4% C, 12% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AFA0B6
RGB175, 160, 182
HSL280.9°, 13.1%, 67.1%
CMYK4%, 12%, 0%, 29%
HSV280.9°, 12.1%, 71.4%
LAB67.7, 9.6, -9.4
XYZ38.7, 37.6, 49.5
Decimal11509942
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.53:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.25:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AFA0B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #AFA0B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AFA0B6;
}