#AFEABE Hex Color
A delicate, bleached green with airy charm
This pale, airy green reads as bleached and delicate. Because of its high lightness and low saturation, #afeabe works best as a soft background rather than a main UI element, where it can easily wash out. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted berry tones for balance. Since black text provides excellent contrast at 15.3:1, this hex code remains accessible for body copy.
Questions about #afeabe
What is #afeabe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afeabe is rgb(175, 234, 190), in HSL hsl(135, 58%, 80%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 19%, 8%.
Which color palettes complement #afeabe?
This pale green pairs effectively with deep, grounded tones to prevent it from washing out in a design. Incorporating a dark charcoal or a muted berry shade creates a necessary balance, adding weight and sophistication to the otherwise delicate nature of the color.
Is #afeabe readable on white or black?
#afeabe has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.33:1 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.