Color #AEDFEC Color / Colour Code #AEDFEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #aedfec (#AEDFEC). The colour is a cyan tone with 62% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AEDFEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AEDFEC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 163, 193, and 223 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 193, 313, and 73 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AEDFEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 193 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 193 to 238 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 193 with its complement at 13 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 #AEDFEC
Lightness variations at hue 193 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AEDFEC
Design Use Cases for #AEDFEC
Vibrant Brand Color
#AEDFEC has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#AEDFEC at 80% 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
#AEDFEC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 193). 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 #AEDFEC (hue 193) to its complement at hue 13. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 223. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aedfec, #ecbaac);
CSS Code for #AEDFEC
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About Color #AEDFEC (#AEDFEC)
#AEDFEC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 223 green, and 236 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 193 degrees with 62% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AEDFEC is 210/255 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 26% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AEDFEC against white is 1.44:1 and against black is 14.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECBAAC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AEDFEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ACECDA and #ACBEEC, 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 #AEDFEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AEDFEC?
- #AEDFEC is Color #AEDFEC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(174, 223, 236), HSL(193, 62%, 80%), and CMYK(26%, 6%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 210/255.
- Is #AEDFEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #AEDFEC has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AEDFEC?
- The complementary colour is #ECBAAC (hue 13). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ACECDA and #ACBEEC. The triadic palette adds #ECACDE and #DEECAC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AEDFEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aedfec; or rgb(174, 223, 236); or hsl(193, 62%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 193 62% 80%; 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.