#AFB5A9 Hex Color
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With its muted, dusty undertones, #afb5a9 reads as a soft grey with a hint of dried lime. This desaturated shade serves best as a neutral, calming background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant feature. It pairs well with charcoal or deep slate to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this ashy green is #afb5a9, which provides strong contrast for standard black body text.
Questions about #afb5a9
What is #afb5a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afb5a9 is rgb(175, 181, 169), in HSL hsl(90, 8%, 69%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 7%, 29%.
Which colors pair best with #afb5a9?
#afb5a9 functions best when anchored by darker, high-contrast neutrals. Pairing this ashy shade with charcoal or deep slate prevents the design from looking muddy while ensuring that black or dark grey text remains legible and clear.
Is #afb5a9 considered a warm or cool color?
#afb5a9 reads as a complex, neutral-cool tone because of its significant grey saturation. While the subtle hint of green gives it a slightly earthy character, the overall effect is desaturated and muted, making it feel cooler and more reserved.
Is #afb5a9 readable on white or black?
#afb5a9 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.00:1 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.