#AFB5CC Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #AFB5CC Color?
The color name of hex code #AFB5CC is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (175, 181, 204) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:14 M:11 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFB5CC has a hue of 228°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #AFB5CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (175, 181, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (14%, 11%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (228°, 14%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #504A33 [Olive Drab Camouflage] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CCC6AF [Dark Vanilla] |
| #AFB5CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #AFB5CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFB5CC is #CCC6AF which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFB5CC color is offered by #CCC6AF. 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 #AFB5CC are #B8AFCC and #AFC4CC, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFB5CC 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 #AFB5CC are #CCB8AF (Dark Vanilla) and #C4CCAF (Pale Silver). 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
#AFB5CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCAFB5 (Silver Pink) and #B5CCAF (Ash Gray) along with #AFB5CC, 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 #AFB5CC has #CCAFB5 (Silver Pink), #CCC6AF (Dark Vanilla) and #AFCCC6 (Pastel Blue). 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 #AFB5CC contains #CCAFC4 (Lilac), #CCC6AF (Dark Vanilla) and #AFCCB8 (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 #AFB5CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFB5CC 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 AFB5CC Color
Tints
BFC4D6- C7CBDB
- CFD3E0
- D7DAE6
- DFE1EB
- E7E9F0
- EFF0F5
- F7F8FA
Tones
- A6AABD
- A1A5B5
- 9CA0AE
- 989BA6
- 93959E
- 8E9097
- 898B8F
- 858588
Shades
- 8C91A3
- 7B7F8F
- 696D7A
- 585B66
- 464852
- 35363D
- 232429
- 121214
#AFB5CC Color Patterns
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#AFB5CC Gingham Checks
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#AFB5CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AFB5CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFB5CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFB5CC Trellis Pattern
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#AFB5CC 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.
