#AF9EC3 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #AF9EC3 Color?
The color name of hex code #AF9EC3 is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (175, 158, 195) which means it is composed of
33% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:19 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AF9EC3 has a hue of 268°, 19% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #AF9EC3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (175, 158, 195) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 19%, 0%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (268°, 19%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #50613C [Gray-Asparagus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7445 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B2C39E [Laurel Green] |
| #AF9EC3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B0B0B0 |
| Desaturated | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A7A7A7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #AF9EC3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AF9EC3 is #B2C39E which is called Laurel Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AF9EC3 color is offered by #B2C39E. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #AF9EC3 are #C29EC3 and #9EA0C3, called Lilac and Blue Bell, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AF9EC3 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #AF9EC3 are #C3C29E (Dark Vanilla) and #A0C39E (Eton Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#AF9EC3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C3AF9E (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9EC3AF (Cambridge Blue) along with #AF9EC3, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #AF9EC3 has #C3AF9E (Khaki (HTML/CSS)), #B2C39E (Laurel Green) and #9EB2C3 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #AF9EC3 contains #C39EA0 (Tuscany), #B2C39E (Laurel Green) and #9EC3C2 (Opal). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #AF9EC3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AF9EC3 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of AF9EC3 Color
Tints
BFB1CF- C7BBD5
- CFC5DB
- D7CFE1
- DFD8E7
- E7E2ED
- EFECF3
- F7F5F9
Tones
- A698B6
- A195AF
- 9C92A8
- 988FA2
- 938C9B
- 8E8994
- 89868D
- 858387
Shades
- 8C7E9C
- 7B6F89
- 695F75
- 584F62
- 463F4E
- 352F3B
- 232027
- 121014
#AF9EC3 Color Patterns
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#AF9EC3 Gingham Checks
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#AF9EC3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AF9EC3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AF9EC3 Leaves Pattern
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#AF9EC3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AF9EC3 Trellis Pattern
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#AF9EC3 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
