#AFA5C2 Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #AFA5C2 Color?
The color name of hex code #AFA5C2 is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (175, 165, 194) which means it is composed of
33% red, 31% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:15 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFA5C2 has a hue of 261°, 15% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #AFA5C2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (175, 165, 194) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 15%, 0%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (261°, 15%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #505A3D [Olive Drab Camouflage] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7445 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B8C2A5 [Ash Gray] |
| #AFA5C2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B2B2B2 |
| Desaturated | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #AFA5C2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFA5C2 is #B8C2A5 which is called Ash Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFA5C2 color is offered by #B8C2A5. 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 #AFA5C2 are #BEA5C2 and #A5AAC2, called Lilac and Cadet Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFA5C2 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 #AFA5C2 are #C2BEA5 (Dark Vanilla) and #AAC2A5 (Cambridge Blue). 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
#AFA5C2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C2AFA5 (Silver Pink) and #A5C2AF (Cambridge Blue) along with #AFA5C2, 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 #AFA5C2 has #C2AFA5 (Silver Pink), #B8C2A5 (Ash Gray) and #A5B8C2 (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 #AFA5C2 contains #C2A5AA (Silver Pink), #B8C2A5 (Ash Gray) and #A5C2BE (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 #AFA5C2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFA5C2 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 AFA5C2 Color
Tints
BFB7CE- C7C0D4
- CFC9DA
- D7D2E1
- DFDBE7
- E7E4ED
- EFEDF3
- F7F6F9
Tones
- A69EB5
- A19AAE
- 9C96A8
- 9893A1
- 938F9A
- 8E8B94
- 89878D
- 858487
Shades
- 8C849B
- 7B7488
- 696374
- 585361
- 46424E
- 35323A
- 232127
- 121113
#AFA5C2 Color Patterns
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#AFA5C2 Gingham Checks
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#AFA5C2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFA5C2 Leaves Pattern
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#AFA5C2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFA5C2 Trellis Pattern
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#AFA5C2 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.
