French Pass is a
cool light color with the hex code #AFE6FD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
175, 230, 253 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 9%, 0%, 1% for print applications.
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French Pass
#AFE6FD
French Pass color values
- HEX
- #AFE6FD
- RGB
- 175, 230, 253
- HSL
- 198°, 95%, 84%
- CMYK
- 31, 9, 0, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
French Pass sits at 198° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, French Pass is rendered as rgb(175, 230, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, French Pass translates to a CMYK breakdown of 31C 9M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 31% cyan, 9% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use French Pass
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AFE6FD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 175, 230, 253;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AFE6FD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 31%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(175, 230, 253)
rgba(175, 230, 253, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AFE6FD?
#AFE6FD is French Pass, a cool light color with RGB values of 175, 230, 253. It has a hue of 198°, 95%
saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AFE6FD?
The RGB color code for #AFE6FD is rgb(175, 230, 253). This means it contains 175 red,
230 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.
Is French Pass a warm or cool color?
French Pass (#AFE6FD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AFE6FD in CSS?
You can use #AFE6FD in CSS with:
background-color: #AFE6FD; or color: #AFE6FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(175, 230, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 9%, 0%, 1%.