#AED3C6 color
The hex color #AED3C6 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 82.7% green and 77.6% blue (174, 211, 198).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 30% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Jade Sea (#B8E0D0), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.93:1).
#AED3C6 color codes
| HEX | #AED3C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 211, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 82.7%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 30%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 18%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 6%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.65, -14.78, 2.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.65, 14.97, 170.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.94, 59.663, 62.247) | |
| Decimal | 11457478 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AED3C6, 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 #AED3C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AED3C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | 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 #AED3C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1cec5Protanopia
no red cones#cac9c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#a6d4cfTritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aed3c6; }
.text { color: #aed3c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aed3c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 211 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aed3c6, #aecdd3); }
Similar colors
#b8e0d0Jade Sea#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b3e2d3Bay#bddfd8Antiguan#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#98cbbaMint Twist#afe3d6Ice Cube
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #AED3C6?
- #AED3C6 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Jade Sea. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AED3C6?
- The RGB value is 174, 211, 198: 174 red, 211 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AED3C6?
- The complementary color is #D3AEBB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AED3C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.93:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.