lightsteelblue

#AFA9EF

Balanced

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Pro

Conversions

RGB175, 169, 239
CMYK27, 29, 0, 6
HSL245°, 69%, 80%
LAB72, 14, -35
Closest Library Match
indigo-30096% Match

Readability

2.15On WhiteFAIL
9.74On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #AFA9EF

The hexadecimal color code #AFA9EF is a light, vibrant shade of Blue (known as lightsteelblue). In the RGB color model, #AFA9EF is comprised of 175 red, 169 green, and 239 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 245 degrees, a saturation of 69%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 480 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #AFA9EF.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind