#AFD7E6 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Blue
What is hex #AFD7E6 Color?
The color name of hex code #AFD7E6 is Light Blue. The RGB values are (175, 215, 230) which means it is composed of
28% red, 35% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:24 M:7 Y:0 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFD7E6 has a hue of 196°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
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 #AFD7E6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Blue |
| RGB Values | (175, 215, 230) |
| CMYK Values | (24%, 7%, 0%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (196°, 24%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #502819 [Caput Mortuum] |
| Closest Pantone® | 290 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E6BEAF [Desert Sand] |
| #AFD7E6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E1E1E1 |
Hex #AFD7E6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFD7E6 is #E6BEAF 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 #AFD7E6 color is offered by #E6BEAF. 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 #AFD7E6 are #AFBCE6 and #AFE6DA, called Light Steel Blue and Powder Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFD7E6 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 #AFD7E6 are #E6AFBC (Metallic Pink) and #E6DAAF (Cookies And Cream). 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
#AFD7E6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E6AFD7 (Thistle (Crayola)) and #D7E6AF (Tea Green) along with #AFD7E6, 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 #AFD7E6 has #E6AFD7 (Thistle (Crayola)), #E6BEAF (Desert Sand) and #AFE6BE (Celadon). 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 #AFD7E6 contains #DAAFE6 (Medium Lavender Magenta), #E6BEAF (Desert Sand) and #BCE6AF (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 #AFD7E6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFD7E6 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 AFD7E6 Color
Tints
BFDFEB- C7E3EE
- CFE7F0
- D7EBF3
- DFEFF5
- E7F3F8
- EFF7FA
- F7FBFD
Tones
- A6C6D2
- A1BDC7
- 9CB4BD
- 98ACB3
- 93A3A9
- 8E9A9F
- 899194
- 85898A
Shades
- 8CACB8
- 7B97A1
- 69818A
- 586C73
- 46565C
- 354145
- 232B2E
- 121617
#AFD7E6 Color Patterns
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#AFD7E6 Gingham Checks
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#AFD7E6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFD7E6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFD7E6 Trellis Pattern
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#AFD7E6 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.
