#AEC1AB color
The hex color #AEC1AB is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 75.7% green and 67.1% blue (174, 193, 171).
Its hue angle is 112°, with 15% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.02:1).
#AEC1AB color codes
| HEX | #AEC1AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 193, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 75.7%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(112, 15%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(112, 11%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 11%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.12, -10.64, 8.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.12, 13.86, 140.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.875, 50.078, 45.875) | |
| Decimal | 11452843 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEC1AB, 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 #AEC1AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEC1AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.02:1 | 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 #AEC1AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2bdaaProtanopia
no red cones#bfbbacDeuteranopia
no green cones#adbfbbTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aec1ab; }
.text { color: #aec1ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aec1ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 193 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aec1ab, #abc1b3); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a8b59eSalvia#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#9db4a0Copper Patina#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AEC1AB?
- #AEC1AB is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AEC1AB?
- The RGB value is 174, 193, 171: 174 red, 193 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEC1AB?
- The complementary color is #BEABC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEC1AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.02:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.