#AFAFE2
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #AFAFE2
The hex code #AFAFE2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(175, 175, 226).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 23% Cyan, 23% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. With a hue angle of 240.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AFAFE2
RGB175, 175, 226
HSL240.0°, 46.8%, 78.6%
CMYK23%, 23%, 0%, 11%
HSV240.0°, 22.6%, 88.6%
LAB73.1, 10.7, -25.6
XYZ46.7, 45.3, 78.2
Decimal11513826
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.05:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.00:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AFAFE2;
}
.text-color {
color: #AFAFE2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AFAFE2;
}