#AFB8A3 Hex Code
Color Name: Laurel Green
What is hex #AFB8A3 Color?
The color name of hex code #AFB8A3 is Laurel Green. The RGB values are (175, 184, 163) which means it is composed of
34% red, 35% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:0 Y:12 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFB8A3 has a hue of 86°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 72%.
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 #AFB8A3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Laurel Green |
| RGB Values | (175, 184, 163) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 0%, 12%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (86°, 11%, 72%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #50475C [English Violet] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #ACA3B8 [Pastel Purple] |
| #AFB8A3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #AFB8A3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFB8A3 is #ACA3B8 which is called Pastel Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFB8A3 color is offered by #ACA3B8. 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 #AFB8A3 are #A5B8A3 and #B8B7A3, called Laurel Green and Silver Foil, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFB8A3 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 #AFB8A3 are #A3A5B8 (Metallic Silver) and #B7A3B8 (Pastel Purple). 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
#AFB8A3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A3AFB8 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #B8A3AF (Pastel Purple) along with #AFB8A3, 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 #AFB8A3 has #A3AFB8 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #ACA3B8 (Pastel Purple) and #B8ACA3 (Silver Chalice). 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 #AFB8A3 contains #A3B8B7 (Opal), #ACA3B8 (Pastel Purple) and #B8A3A5 (Lilac Luster). 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 #AFB8A3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFB8A3 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 AFB8A3 Color
Tints
BFC6B5- C7CDBF
- CFD4C8
- D7DCD1
- DFE3DA
- E7EAE3
- EFF1ED
- F7F8F6
Tones
- A6AD9C
- A1A799
- 9CA295
- 989C92
- 93968E
- 8E918B
- 898B87
- 858684
Shades
- 8C9382
- 7B8172
- 696E62
- 585C52
- 464A41
- 353731
- 232521
- 121210
#AFB8A3 Color Patterns
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#AFB8A3 Gingham Checks
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#AFB8A3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AFB8A3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#AFB8A3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFB8A3 Leaves Pattern
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#AFB8A3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFB8A3 Trellis Pattern
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#AFB8A3 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.
