#AEBEAB color
The hex color #AEBEAB is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 74.5% green and 67.1% blue (174, 190, 171).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 13% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.75:1).
#AEBEAB color codes
| HEX | #AEBEAB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 190, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 74.5%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 13%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 10%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.31, -9.07, 7.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.31, 11.92, 139.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.218, 48.765, 45.656) | |
| Decimal | 11452075 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEBEAB, 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 #AEBEAB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEBEAB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.75:1 | 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 #AEBEAB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfbaaaProtanopia
no red cones#bcb9acDeuteranopia
no green cones#adbdb8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aebeab; }
.text { color: #aebeab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aebeab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 190 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aebeab, #abbeb1); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia#b5c0b3Irish Moor#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#9db4a0Copper Patina#abb39eGargoyle#a9b4a9Alpine Air
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AEBEAB?
- #AEBEAB is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AEBEAB?
- The RGB value is 174, 190, 171: 174 red, 190 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEBEAB?
- The complementary color is #BBABBE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEBEAB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.75:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.