#AFBFEC Hex Color
Dusty pastel blue with a gentle side
Dusty pastel blue with a soft gray undertone. #afbfec is very unsaturated and light, which makes it a natural background base for healthcare, finance, and baby brand work. It can look washed out next to pure white, so ground it with deep navy or charcoal text. Black type reads clearly on this hex code, at roughly 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #afbfec
What is #afbfec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afbfec is rgb(175, 191, 236), in HSL hsl(224, 62%, 81%) and in CMYK 26%, 19%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #afbfec?
Try navy for a tonal, trustworthy pairing, or terracotta for warm contrast against its cool base. Muted mauve and sage also sit comfortably beside its gray undertone.
Is #afbfec readable on white or black?
#afbfec has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.48:1 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.