#AFA0AF Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #AFA0AF Color?
The color name of hex code #AFA0AF is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (175, 160, 175) which means it is composed of
34% red, 31% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFA0AF has a hue of 300°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #AFA0AF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (175, 160, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 0%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (300°, 9%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #505F50 [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A0AFA0 [Quick Silver] |
| #AFA0AF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AAAAAA |
| Desaturated | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #AFA0AF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFA0AF is #A0AFA0 which is called Quick Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFA0AF color is offered by #A0AFA0. 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 #AFA0AF are #AFA0A8 and #A8A0AF, called Lilac Luster and Metallic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFA0AF 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 #AFA0AF are #A8AFA0 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A0AFA8 (Dark Gray (X11)). 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
#AFA0AF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFAFA0 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A0AFAF (Metallic Silver) along with #AFA0AF, 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 #AFA0AF has #AFAFA0 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A0AFA0 (Quick Silver) and #A0A0AF (Manatee). 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 #AFA0AF contains #AFA8A0 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A0AFA0 (Quick Silver) and #A0A8AF (Metallic Silver). 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 #AFA0AF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFA0AF 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 AFA0AF Color
Tints
BFB3BF- C7BDC7
- CFC6CF
- D7D0D7
- DFD9DF
- E7E3E7
- EFECEF
- F7F6F7
Tones
- A69AA6
- A196A1
- 9C939C
- 989098
- 938D93
- 8E8A8E
- 898689
- 858385
Shades
- 8C808C
- 7B707B
- 696069
- 585058
- 464046
- 353035
- 232023
- 121012
#AFA0AF Color Patterns
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#AFA0AF Gingham Checks
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#AFA0AF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AFA0AF Polka Dots Pattern
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#AFA0AF Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFA0AF Leaves Pattern
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#AFA0AF Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFA0AF Trellis Pattern
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#AFA0AF Plaid Pattern
#AFA0AF Color Interior Ideas
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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.
