Vive le Vent color: hex code #AED1E8
Vive le Vent has the hex code #AED1E8. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 82% green and 91% blue (174, 209, 232).
Its hue angle is 204°, with 56% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.09:1).
Vive le Vent (#AED1E8) color codes
| HEX | #AED1E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 209, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 82%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 56%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(204, 25%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 10%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.07, -6.51, -15.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.07, 16.49, 246.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.817, 60.424, 85.103) | |
| Decimal | 11457000 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Vive le Vent, 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 #AED1E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AED1E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.09:1 | 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 #AED1E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7d0e9Protanopia
no red cones#bfc9e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#9dd7d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aed1e8; }
.text { color: #aed1e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aed1e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 209 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aed1e8, #aeb4e8); }Similar colors
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See #AED1E8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AED1E8?
- #AED1E8 is a light, moderate azure known as Vive le Vent. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Vive le Vent?
- The RGB value is 174, 209, 232: 174 red, 209 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Vive le Vent?
- The complementary color is #E8C5AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AED1E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.09:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.