#AFDACE Hex Color
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A pale, faded teal. The hex code #afdace has very little saturation and a soft mint undertone, so it reads airy rather than crisp. It earns its keep as a background base, where black text hits a 13.7:1 contrast. Next to pure white it can wash out, so give it a deeper partner like terracotta or navy.
Questions about #afdace
What is #afdace in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afdace is rgb(175, 218, 206), in HSL hsl(163, 37%, 77%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 6%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #afdace?
Terracotta and deep navy both give #afdace contrast without fighting its softness. For a quieter scheme, try sage or warm gray, which share its muted character. Avoid pale yellows, which make it look washed out.
Is #afdace readable on white or black?
#afdace has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.