#AFBAB0 Hex Color
A dusty green with quiet balance
#afbab0 is a muted, ashy green with gray undertones and a light, dusty appearance. Its restrained saturation suggests safety, stability, and balance, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or dark brown accents; black text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #afbab0.
Questions about #afbab0
What is #afbab0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afbab0 is rgb(175, 186, 176), in HSL hsl(125, 7%, 71%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 5%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #afbab0?
The best pairings for #afbab0 include charcoal, dark brown, cream, and muted terracotta, adding contrast while preserving its grounded, natural feel and keeping pale backgrounds from feeling flat in practical layouts. Use the darkest option for small text.
Does #afbab0 read warm or cool?
#afbab0 reads as a softly cool green because its gray, ashy undertone tempers the color's natural warmth. It feels balanced rather than icy, making it suitable for calm interfaces, wellness visuals, garden themes, and restrained environmental palettes.
Is #afbab0 readable on white or black?
#afbab0 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.47:1 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.