#AFC2E9 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #AFC2E9 Color?
The color name of hex code #AFC2E9 is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (175, 194, 233) which means it is composed of
29% red, 32% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:17 Y:0 K:9. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFC2E9 has a hue of 220°, 25% saturation and a brightness value of 91%.
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 #AFC2E9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (175, 194, 233) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 17%, 0%, 9%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (220°, 25%, 91%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #503D16 [Pineapple] |
| Closest Pantone® | 658 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E9D6AF [Cookies And Cream] |
| #AFC2E9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C9C9C9 |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #AFC2E9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFC2E9 is #E9D6AF which is called Cookies And Cream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFC2E9 color is offered by #E9D6AF. 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 #AFC2E9 are #B9AFE9 and #AFDFE9, called Maximum Blue Purple and Powder Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFC2E9 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 #AFC2E9 are #E9B9AF (Desert Sand) and #DFE9AF (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
#AFC2E9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E9AFC2 (Metallic Pink) and #C2E9AF (Menthol) along with #AFC2E9, 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 #AFC2E9 has #E9AFC2 (Metallic Pink), #E9D6AF (Cookies And Cream) and #AFE9D6 (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 #AFC2E9 contains #E9AFDF (Thistle (Crayola)), #E9D6AF (Cookies And Cream) and #AFE9B9 (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 #AFC2E9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFC2E9 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 AFC2E9 Color
Tints
BFCEED- C7D4F0
- CFDAF2
- D7E1F4
- DFE7F6
- E7EDF8
- EFF3FB
- F7F9FD
Tones
- A6B5D4
- A1AECA
- 9CA8BF
- 98A1B5
- 939AAA
- 8E94A0
- 898D95
- 85878B
Shades
- 8C9BBA
- 7B88A3
- 69748C
- 586175
- 464E5D
- 353A46
- 23272F
- 121317
#AFC2E9 Color Patterns
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#AFC2E9 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.
