#AFB9B5 Hex Color
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#afb9b5 is a light, low-saturation teal with ashy gray undertones. Its dusty finish creates a clear, balanced feel for healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep navy, where black text remains highly readable at about 10.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #afb9b5.
Questions about #afb9b5
What is #afb9b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afb9b5 is rgb(175, 185, 181), in HSL hsl(156, 7%, 71%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #afb9b5?
Does #afb9b5 read as warm or cool?
#afb9b5 reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by lightness and gray undertones, giving layouts a calm, balanced mood rather than a bright or tropical feel.
Is #afb9b5 readable on white or black?
#afb9b5 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.42:1 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.