#AFAFE9
A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #AFAFE9
Visually, #AFAFE9 is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsteelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 175, and 233.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 25% Cyan, 25% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 9% Black. The HSL representation is 240.0° hue, 56.9% saturation, and 80.0% lightness.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AFAFE9
RGB175, 175, 233
HSL240.0°, 56.9%, 80.0%
CMYK25%, 25%, 0%, 9%
HSV240.0°, 24.9%, 91.4%
LAB73.3, 12.4, -29.0
XYZ47.7, 45.7, 83.4
Decimal11513833
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.07:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.13:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.61:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AFAFE9;
}
.text-color {
color: #AFAFE9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AFAFE9;
}