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#AFB4C2 Hex Code

Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)

What is hex #AFB4C2 Color?

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The color name of hex code #AFB4C2 is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (175, 180, 194) which means it is composed of 32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:7 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFB4C2 has a hue of 224°, 10% 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 #AFB4C2 Color Codes

Color NameCadet Blue (Crayola)
RGB Values(175, 180, 194)
CMYK Values(10%, 7%, 0%, 24%)
HSV/HSB Values(224°, 10%, 76%)
Closest Web Safe#99CCCC
Inverse Color#504B3D [Olive Drab Camouflage]
Closest Pantone®5295 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#C2BDAF [Pale Silver]
#AFB4C2 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#B7B7B7
Desaturated#B9B9B9
Weighted Average (Most Common)#B4B4B4
Weighted Average (Luma)#B4B4B4
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D3D3D3

Hex #AFB4C2 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of AFB4C2. Complementary color is C2BDAF

Complementary Palette

The complement of #AFB4C2 is #C2BDAF which is called Pale Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFB4C2 color is offered by #C2BDAF. 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.

AFB4C2 C2BDAF
Analogous color palette with (AFB4C2, B4AFC2 and AFBEC2)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #AFB4C2 are #B4AFC2 and #AFBEC2, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFB4C2 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.

AFB4C2 B4AFC2 AFBEC2
Split Complementary color palette with (AFB4C2, C2B4AF and BEC2AF)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #AFB4C2 are #C2B4AF (Black Shadows) and #BEC2AF (Ash Gray). 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.

AFB4C2 C2B4AF BEC2AF
Triadic color palette with (AFB4C2, C2AFB4 and B4C2AF)

Triadic Palette

#AFB4C2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C2AFB4 (Black Shadows) and #B4C2AF (Ash Gray) along with #AFB4C2, 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.

AFB4C2 C2AFB4 B4C2AF
Tetradic color palette with (AFB4C2, C2AFB4, C2BDAF and AFC2BD)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #AFB4C2 has #C2AFB4 (Black Shadows), #C2BDAF (Pale Silver) and #AFC2BD (Opal). 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.

AFB4C2 C2AFB4 C2BDAF AFC2BD
Square color palette with (AFB4C2, C2AFBE, C2BDAF and AFC2B4)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #AFB4C2 contains #C2AFBE (Black Shadows), #C2BDAF (Pale Silver) and #AFC2B4 (Ash Gray). 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.

AFB4C2 C2AFBE C2BDAF AFC2B4
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Hex #AFB4C2 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #AFB4C2 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.

AFB4C2 BAAFC2 C2AFB9 C2B5AF BFC2AF AFC2AF AFC2C0

Tints, Tones & Shades of AFB4C2 Color

Tints

  • Transparent BFC3CEBFC3CE
  • Transparent C7CBD4C7CBD4
  • Transparent CFD2DACFD2DA
  • Transparent D7DAE1D7DAE1
  • Transparent DFE1E7DFE1E7
  • Transparent E7E9EDE7E9ED
  • Transparent EFF0F3EFF0F3
  • Transparent F7F8F9F7F8F9

Tones

  • Transparent A6AAB5A6AAB5
  • Transparent A1A4AEA1A4AE
  • Transparent 9C9FA89C9FA8
  • Transparent 989AA1989AA1
  • Transparent 93959A93959A
  • Transparent 8E90948E9094
  • Transparent 898A8D898A8D
  • Transparent 858587858587

Shades

  • Transparent 8C909B8C909B
  • Transparent 7B7E887B7E88
  • Transparent 696C74696C74
  • Transparent 585A61585A61
  • Transparent 46484E46484E
  • Transparent 35363A35363A
  • Transparent 232427232427
  • Transparent 121213121213

#AFB4C2 Color Patterns

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    #AFB4C2 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #AFB4C2 Leaves Pattern

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    #AFB4C2 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #AFB4C2 Trellis Pattern

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    #AFB4C2 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.