#AFFFC1 Hex Color
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Soft, luminous, and unmistakably pastel, #afffc1 is a light green with barely any saturation. Like most pastels, it comes from mixing white into a stronger base green. The hex code shines as a background for spring, baby, and eco themes, though it can wash out next to pure white, so frame it with deeper tones. Black text on #afffc1 reaches about 17.9:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #afffc1
What is #afffc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afffc1 is rgb(175, 255, 193), in HSL hsl(134, 100%, 84%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 24%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #afffc1?
Pair #afffc1 with forest green or charcoal for text and anchor elements that keep the pastel grounded. Warm terracotta accents add an unexpected counterpoint that stops the palette from feeling too sweet.
Is #afffc1 readable on white or black?
#afffc1 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.89:1 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.