#AFD0ED Hex Color
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#afd0ed is a dusty pastel blue with a soft, ashy cast. Its low saturation makes it easy to live with across large surfaces, and black text sits at roughly 13:1 contrast on it. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for structure, since pure white can make it look washed out.
Questions about #afd0ed
What is #afd0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afd0ed is rgb(175, 208, 237), in HSL hsl(208, 63%, 81%) and in CMYK 26%, 12%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #afd0ed?
Charcoal and deep slate navy give #afd0ed structure, while a muted coral or dusty rose adds welcome warmth. Avoid pairing it only with white, which can make this light blue look faded.
Is #afd0ed readable on white or black?
#afd0ed has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.06:1 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.