#AEC1AF color
The hex color #AEC1AF is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 75.7% green and 68.6% blue (174, 193, 175).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 13% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.05:1).
#AEC1AF color codes
| HEX | #AEC1AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 193, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 75.7%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 13%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 10%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 9%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.21, -9.91, 6.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.21, 12.06, 145.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.262, 50.233, 47.913) | |
| Decimal | 11452847 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AEC1AF, 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 #AEC1AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AEC1AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | 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 #AEC1AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2bdaeProtanopia
no red cones#bebbb0Deuteranopia
no green cones#acc0bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aec1af; }
.text { color: #aec1af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aec1af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 193 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aec1af, #aec1b8); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bccab3Bok Choy#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b5c0b3Irish Moor#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a8b59eSalvia#9db4a0Copper Patina
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #AEC1AF?
- #AEC1AF 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 #AEC1AF?
- The RGB value is 174, 193, 175: 174 red, 193 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AEC1AF?
- The complementary color is #C1AEC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AEC1AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.05:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.