#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

Similar Colors

Thistle
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