#AFB1B1 Hex Color
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Pewter grey, close to bare concrete. #afb1b1 is nearly neutral with a faint cool undertone, and its low saturation keeps it calm and practical. Black text holds up well on it, at about 9.7:1 contrast, so it suits UI backgrounds and supporting roles in a 60/30/10 layout. Next to pure white it reads a little washed out, so ground it with deep navy or warm wood tones.
Questions about #afb1b1
What is #afb1b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afb1b1 is rgb(175, 177, 177), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 69%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #afb1b1?
Deep navy and charcoal make #afb1b1 look crisper, while terracotta and warm wood tones offset its cool edge. Avoid pairing it with pale pastels, which can turn muddy next to it.
Is #afb1b1 readable on white or black?
#afb1b1 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.