#AEBDCE color
The hex color #AEBDCE is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 74.1% green and 80.8% blue (174, 189, 206).
Its hue angle is 212°, with 25% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Rendez-Blue (#ABBED0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.97:1).
#AEBDCE color codes
| HEX | #AEBDCE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 189, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 74.1%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 25%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(212, 16%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 8%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.98, -1.65, -10.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.98, 10.42, 260.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.791, 49.849, 65.537) | |
| Decimal | 11451854 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEBDCE, 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 #AEBDCE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEBDCE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.97:1 | 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 #AEBDCE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7bdcfProtanopia
no red cones#b3baceDeuteranopia
no green cones#a6c1c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aebdce; }
.text { color: #aebdce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aebdce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 189 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aebdce, #afaece); }
Similar colors
#abbed0Rendez-Blue#afbed4Supremely Cool#aebbd0Sailor Boy#b9c4d2Plein Air#b4bdc7Stainless Steel#b1c6d6Cloudy Valley#b7c2ccIcebreaker#b0c4deLight Steel Blue
Questions
- What color is #AEBDCE?
- #AEBDCE is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Rendez-Blue. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AEBDCE?
- The RGB value is 174, 189, 206: 174 red, 189 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEBDCE?
- The complementary color is #CEBFAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEBDCE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.97:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.