#AEBD9C color
The hex color #AEBD9C is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 74.1% green and 61.2% blue (174, 189, 156).
Its hue angle is 87°, with 20% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Camping Grounds (#B4C2A2), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.56:1).
#AEBD9C color codes
| HEX | #AEBD9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 189, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 74.1%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(87, 20%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(87, 17%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 17%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.69, -11.14, 14.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.69, 18.66, 126.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.653, 47.794, 38.477) | |
| Decimal | 11451804 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEBD9C, 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 #AEBD9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEBD9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.56:1 | 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 #AEBD9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1b89aProtanopia
no red cones#beb89dDeuteranopia
no green cones#b0bab4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aebd9c; }
.text { color: #aebd9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aebd9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 189 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aebd9c, #9ebd9c); }
Similar colors
#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#aebea6Meadow Morn#a4b88fNorway#a8b59eSalvia#bbc199Beige and Sage#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#c0cba1Seedling#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #AEBD9C?
- #AEBD9C is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Camping Grounds. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AEBD9C?
- The RGB value is 174, 189, 156: 174 red, 189 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEBD9C?
- The complementary color is #AB9CBD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEBD9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.56:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.