#AF7FB2 Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #AF7FB2 Color?
The color name of hex code #AF7FB2 is African Violet. The RGB values are (175, 127, 178) which means it is composed of
36% red, 26% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:29 Y:0 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AF7FB2 has a hue of 296°, 29% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #AF7FB2 Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (175, 127, 178) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 29%, 0%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (296°, 29%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996699 |
| Inverse Color | #50804D [Fern Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 521 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #82B27F [Iguana Green] |
| #AF7FB2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A0A0A0 |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BEBEBE |
Hex #AF7FB2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AF7FB2 is #82B27F which is called Iguana Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AF7FB2 color is offered by #82B27F. 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 #AF7FB2 are #B27F9C and #967FB2, called English Lavender and Lavender Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AF7FB2 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 #AF7FB2 are #9CB27F (Olivine) and #7FB296 (Dark Sea Green). 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
#AF7FB2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B2AF7F (Misty Moss) and #7FB2AF (Pewter Blue) along with #AF7FB2, 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 #AF7FB2 has #B2AF7F (Misty Moss), #82B27F (Iguana Green) and #7F82B2 (Shadow 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 #AF7FB2 contains #B2967F (Pale Taupe), #82B27F (Iguana Green) and #7F9CB2 (Weldon Blue). 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 #AF7FB2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AF7FB2 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 AF7FB2 Color
Tints
BF99C1- C7A5C9
- CFB2D1
- D7BFD9
- DFCCE0
- E7D9E8
- EFE5F0
- F7F2F7
Tones
- A67FA8
- A17FA3
- 9C7F9E
- 988099
- 938094
- 8E808F
- 89808A
- 858085
Shades
- 8C668E
- 7B597D
- 694C6B
- 584059
- 463347
- 352635
- 231924
- 120D12
#AF7FB2 Color Patterns
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#AF7FB2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AF7FB2 Leaves Pattern
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#AF7FB2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AF7FB2 Trellis Pattern
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#AF7FB2 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.
