#AFD3ED Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Cornflower Blue
What is hex #AFD3ED Color?
The color name of hex code #AFD3ED is Pale Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (175, 211, 237) which means it is composed of
28% red, 34% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:11 Y:0 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFD3ED has a hue of 205°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
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 #AFD3ED Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Cornflower Blue |
| RGB Values | (175, 211, 237) |
| CMYK Values | (26%, 11%, 0%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (205°, 26%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #502C12 [Seal Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 277 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #EDC9AF [Desert Sand] |
| #AFD3ED Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D0D0D0 |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #AFD3ED Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFD3ED is #EDC9AF which is called Desert Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFD3ED color is offered by #EDC9AF. 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 #AFD3ED are #AFB4ED and #AFEDE8, called Maximum Blue Purple and Pale Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFD3ED 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 #AFD3ED are #EDAFB4 (Pale Chestnut) and #EDE8AF (Pale Goldenrod). 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
#AFD3ED triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EDAFD3 (Thistle (Crayola)) and #D3EDAF (Tea Green) along with #AFD3ED, 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 #AFD3ED has #EDAFD3 (Thistle (Crayola)), #EDC9AF (Desert Sand) and #AFEDC9 (Magic Mint). 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 #AFD3ED contains #E8AFED (Mauve), #EDC9AF (Desert Sand) and #B4EDAF (Celadon). 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 #AFD3ED Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFD3ED 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 AFD3ED Color
Tints
BFDCF1- C7E0F2
- CFE5F4
- D7E9F6
- DFEDF8
- E7F2FA
- EFF6FB
- F7FBFD
Tones
- A6C2D7
- A1BACC
- 9CB2C1
- 98AAB7
- 93A1AC
- 8E99A1
- 899196
- 85888B
Shades
- 8CA9BE
- 7B94A6
- 697F8E
- 586A77
- 46545F
- 353F47
- 232A2F
- 121518
#AFD3ED Color Patterns
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#AFD3ED Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFD3ED Leaves Pattern
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#AFD3ED Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFD3ED Trellis Pattern
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#AFD3ED 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.
