#AFBABF Hex Color

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With low saturation and gray undertones, #afbabf is a pale, dusty cyan that feels ashy and airy. The hex code #afbabf suits communication, technology, and aerospace interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background when stark white feels too harsh, with black text providing about 10.6:1 contrast for clear body copy.

Questions about #afbabf

What is #afbabf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afbabf is rgb(175, 186, 191), in HSL hsl(199, 11%, 72%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #afbabf?
#afbabf pairs well with charcoal text, muted navy panels, and warm terracotta accents, giving its pale gray-cyan base enough contrast and warmth for interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand systems without overpowering the main color.
Is #afbabf readable on white or black?
#afbabf has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.59:1 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.