#AFAEA2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AFAEA2?

RGB(175, 174, 162), HSL(55.4, 7.5%, 66.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 0.6%, 7.4%, 31.4%).

Q: Does #AFAEA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.23:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AFAEA2 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 175, 174, 162, in HSL 55.4°, 7.5%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 0.6%, 7.4%, 31.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 7038 Agate Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#AFAEA2

RGB

175, 174, 162

HSL

55.4, 7.5%, 66.1%

HSV

55.4, 7.4%, 68.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.6%, 7.4%, 31.4%

OKLCH

0.7482 0.0169 102.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7038 Agate Grey

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.