#AFBDE2

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.

About #AFBDE2

The hex code #AFBDE2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Lightsteelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 189, and 226.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 23% C, 16% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#AFBDE2
RGB175, 189, 226
HSL223.5°, 46.8%, 78.6%
CMYK23%, 16%, 0%, 11%
HSV223.5°, 22.6%, 88.6%
LAB76.7, 3.1, -20.1
XYZ49.6, 51.0, 79.2
Decimal11517410

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.87:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.20:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.79:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.52:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #AFBDE2; }
.text-color { color: #AFBDE2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #AFBDE2; }

Similar Colors

Lightsteelblue
#B0C4DE