Lady-In-Waiting color: hex code #AEDCEC
Lady-In-Waiting has the hex code #AEDCEC. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 86.3% green and 92.5% blue (174, 220, 236).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 62% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.25:1).
Lady-In-Waiting (#AEDCEC) color codes
| HEX | #AEDCEC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 220, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 86.3%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 62%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 26%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 7%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.12, -11.31, -12.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.12, 17, 228.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.185, 66.239, 89.06) | |
| Decimal | 11459820 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Lady-In-Waiting, 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 #AEDCEC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEDCEC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.25:1 | 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 #AEDCEC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d9edProtanopia
no red cones#c8d1ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#9be2e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aedcec; }
.text { color: #aedcec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aedcec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 220 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aedcec, #aebdec); }Similar colors
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See #AEDCEC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AEDCEC?
- #AEDCEC is a light, moderate azure known as Lady-In-Waiting. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Lady-In-Waiting?
- The RGB value is 174, 220, 236: 174 red, 220 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Lady-In-Waiting?
- The complementary color is #ECBEAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEDCEC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.25:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.