#AFA3BF Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #AFA3BF Color?
The color name of hex code #AFA3BF is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (175, 163, 191) which means it is composed of
33% red, 31% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:15 Y:0 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFA3BF has a hue of 266°, 15% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #AFA3BF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (175, 163, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 15%, 0%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (266°, 15%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #505C40 [Gray-Asparagus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7445 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B3BFA3 [Laurel Green] |
| #AFA3BF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B0B0B0 |
| Desaturated | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CDCDCD |
Hex #AFA3BF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFA3BF is #B3BFA3 which is called Laurel Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFA3BF color is offered by #B3BFA3. 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 #AFA3BF are #BDA3BF and #A3A5BF, called Lilac and Cadet Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFA3BF 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 #AFA3BF are #BFBDA3 (Dark Vanilla) and #A5BFA3 (Laurel 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
#AFA3BF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFAFA3 (Silver Pink) and #A3BFAF (Cambridge Blue) along with #AFA3BF, 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 #AFA3BF has #BFAFA3 (Silver Pink), #B3BFA3 (Laurel Green) and #A3B3BF (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #AFA3BF contains #BFA3A5 (Silver Pink), #B3BFA3 (Laurel Green) and #A3BFBD (Opal). 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 #AFA3BF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFA3BF 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 AFA3BF Color
Tints
BFB5CC- C7BFD2
- CFC8D9
- D7D1DF
- DFDAE5
- E7E3EC
- EFEDF2
- F7F6F9
Tones
- A69CB2
- A199AC
- 9C95A6
- 9892A0
- 938E99
- 8E8B93
- 89878D
- 858486
Shades
- 8C8299
- 7B7286
- 696273
- 585260
- 46414C
- 353139
- 232126
- 121013
#AFA3BF Color Patterns
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#AFA3BF Gingham Checks
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#AFA3BF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AFA3BF Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFA3BF Leaves Pattern
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#AFA3BF Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFA3BF Trellis Pattern
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#AFA3BF 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.
