Color #AEDBE6 Color / Colour Code #AEDBE6
This page shows the hex color code for color #aedbe6 (#AEDBE6). The colour is a cyan tone with 53% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AEDBE6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AEDBE6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 162, 192, and 222 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 192, 312, and 72 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AEDBE6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 192 and saturation at 53%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 192 to 237 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 192 with its complement at 12 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AEDBE6
Lightness variations at hue 192 and 53% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AEDBE6
Design Use Cases for #AEDBE6
Balanced UI Color
At 53% saturation, #AEDBE6 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#AEDBE6 at 79% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#AEDBE6 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 192). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AEDBE6 (hue 192) to its complement at hue 12. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 222. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aedbe6, #e6b8ad);
CSS Code for #AEDBE6
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About Color #AEDBE6 (#AEDBE6)
#AEDBE6 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 219 green, and 230 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 192 degrees with 53% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AEDBE6 is 207/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AEDBE6 against white is 1.49:1 and against black is 14.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E6B8AD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AEDBE6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ADE6D5 and #ADBEE6, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #AEDBE6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AEDBE6?
- #AEDBE6 is Color #AEDBE6, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(174, 219, 230), HSL(192, 53%, 79%), and CMYK(24%, 5%, 0%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 207/255.
- Is #AEDBE6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AEDBE6 has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AEDBE6?
- The complementary colour is #E6B8AD (hue 12). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ADE6D5 and #ADBEE6. The triadic palette adds #E6ADDA and #DAE6AD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AEDBE6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aedbe6; or rgb(174, 219, 230); or hsl(192, 53%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 192 53% 79%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.