#AFBBAA Hex Color
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This dusty, muted lime sits comfortably between grey and green. Because #afbbaa has significant saturation, it serves as an excellent neutral base for designs that need a touch of natural stability without being too loud. Use it as a large background element, as it pairs beautifully with dark charcoal text for high readability. It feels reliable and grounded, making it a solid choice for modern, organic branding.
Questions about #afbbaa
What is #afbbaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afbbaa is rgb(175, 187, 170), in HSL hsl(102, 11%, 70%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 9%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #afbbaa read as a warm or cool tone?
#afbbaa typically reads as a cool, earthy tone because of the heavy grey influence in its composition. While it carries the essence of green, the desaturation pulls it away from the warmth of a true grass green and into a more somber, stable territory.
Is #afbbaa readable on white or black?
#afbbaa has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.