#AFB9D6 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #AFB9D6 Color?
The color name of hex code #AFB9D6 is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (175, 185, 214) which means it is composed of
30% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:14 Y:0 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFB9D6 has a hue of 225°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
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 #AFB9D6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (175, 185, 214) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 14%, 0%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (225°, 18%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #504629 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 651 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D6CCAF [Dark Vanilla] |
| #AFB9D6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #AFB9D6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFB9D6 is #D6CCAF 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 #AFB9D6 color is offered by #D6CCAF. 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 #AFB9D6 are #B9AFD6 and #AFCDD6, called Light Pastel Purple and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFB9D6 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 #AFB9D6 are #D6B9AF (Dark Vanilla) and #CDD6AF (Pastel 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.
Triadic Palette
#AFB9D6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D6AFB9 (Pale Chestnut) and #B9D6AF (Light Moss Green) along with #AFB9D6, 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 #AFB9D6 has #D6AFB9 (Pale Chestnut), #D6CCAF (Dark Vanilla) and #AFD6CC (Jet Stream). 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 #AFB9D6 contains #D6AFCD (Pink Lavender), #D6CCAF (Dark Vanilla) and #AFD6B9 (Light Moss Green). 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 #AFB9D6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFB9D6 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 AFB9D6 Color
Tints
BFC7DE- C7CEE2
- CFD5E6
- D7DCEB
- DFE3EF
- E7EAF3
- EFF1F7
- F7F8FB
Tones
- A6AEC5
- A1A8BC
- 9CA2B4
- 989DAB
- 9397A2
- 8E919A
- 898B91
- 858689
Shades
- 8C94AB
- 7B8296
- 696F80
- 585D6B
- 464A56
- 353840
- 23252B
- 121315
#AFB9D6 Color Patterns
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#AFB9D6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFB9D6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFB9D6 Trellis Pattern
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#AFB9D6 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.
