#AFA8DB
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Thistle.
About #AFA8DB
The hex code #AFA8DB represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Thistle. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 168, and 219.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 20% C, 23% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
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#AFA8DB
RGB175, 168, 219
HSL248.2°, 41.5%, 75.9%
CMYK20%, 23%, 0%, 14%
HSV248.2°, 23.3%, 85.9%
LAB71.0, 13.0, -24.9
XYZ44.5, 42.2, 72.8
Decimal11512027
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.22:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.45:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AFA8DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #AFA8DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AFA8DB;
}