Information about #AFA2C8 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AFA2C8 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(175, 162, 200) — 68.6% red, 63.5% green, 78.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 15 / 0 / 22. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #AFA2C8 reads as a moderately toned blue-purple violet and appears airy and pastel-like. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Abbey Road (#AFA8BC). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Biloba Flower (#AE99D2) and Wistful (#A29ECD).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(175, 162, 200)), which gives #AFA2C8 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #AFA2C8: 8.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for white. #AFA2C8 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AFA2C8 color variations

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#AFA2C8 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AFA2C8

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Blue Bell color link
Blue Bell

#A2A2D0

Echo Blue color link
Echo Blue

#A4AFCD

Bauhaus color link
Bauhaus

#A9AED5

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

#AFA2C8 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AFA2C8
  • RGB175, 162, 200
  • CMYK10, 15, 0, 22
  • HSL261°, 26%, 71%
  • HSL Precise260.526°, 25.676%, 70.98%
  • HSV261°, 19%, 78%
  • HSB261°, 19%, 78%
  • HEX IDAFA2C8
  • DECIMAL ID11510472
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB78.4%
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