Breeze color: hex code #AEC9EA
Breeze has the hex code #AEC9EA. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 78.8% green and 91.8% blue (174, 201, 234).
Its hue angle is 213°, with 59% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.34:1).
Breeze (#AEC9EA) color codes
| HEX | #AEC9EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 201, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 78.8%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(213, 59%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(213, 26%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 14%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.02, -1.83, -19.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.02, 19.39, 264.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.189, 56.711, 85.97) | |
| Decimal | 11454954 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Breeze, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AEC9EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEC9EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AEC9EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdcaecProtanopia
no red cones#b6c4e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#9dd0d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aec9ea; }
.text { color: #aec9ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aec9ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 201 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aec9ea, #b1aeea); }Similar colors
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See #AEC9EA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AEC9EA?
- #AEC9EA is a light, moderate azure known as Breeze. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Breeze?
- The RGB value is 174, 201, 234: 174 red, 201 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Breeze?
- The complementary color is #EACFAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEC9EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.34:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.