#AFA8CC
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Thistle.
About #AFA8CC
The precise color #AFA8CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Thistle. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(175, 168, 204).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 14% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% black. With a hue angle of 251.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AFA8CC
RGB175, 168, 204
HSL251.7°, 26.1%, 72.9%
CMYK14%, 18%, 0%, 20%
HSV251.7°, 17.6%, 80.0%
LAB70.5, 9.7, -17.4
XYZ42.6, 41.5, 62.9
Decimal11512012
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.30:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.90:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AFA8CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #AFA8CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AFA8CC;
}