#AFA8E9
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.
About #AFA8E9
When working with digital screens, the color #AFA8E9 is rendered by mixing light. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 168, and 233.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 25% C, 28% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. With a hue angle of 246.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AFA8E9
RGB175, 168, 233
HSL246.5°, 59.6%, 78.6%
CMYK25%, 28%, 0%, 9%
HSV246.5°, 27.9%, 91.4%
LAB71.6, 16.3, -31.7
XYZ46.4, 43.0, 82.9
Decimal11512041
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.60:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.16:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AFA8E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #AFA8E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AFA8E9;
}