Color #AEE552 Color / Colour Code #AEE552
This page shows the hex color code for color #aee552 (#AEE552). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AEE552 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AEE552 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 52, 82, and 112 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 82, 202, and 322 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AEE552
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 82 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 82 to 127 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 82 with its complement at 262 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 #AEE552
Lightness variations at hue 82 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AEE552
Design Use Cases for #AEE552
Vibrant Brand Color
#AEE552 has a strong 74% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #AEE552 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#AEE552 falls in the green range (hue 82). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AEE552 (hue 82) to its complement at hue 262. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 112. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aee552, #8852e5);
CSS Code for #AEE552
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About Color #AEE552 (#AEE552)
#AEE552 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 229 green, and 82 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 82 degrees with 74% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AEE552 is 196/255 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, 0% magenta, 64% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AEE552 against white is 1.49:1 and against black is 14.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8852E5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AEE552. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E5D252 and #66E552, 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 #AEE552
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AEE552?
- #AEE552 is Color #AEE552, a green color (colour) with RGB(174, 229, 82), HSL(82, 74%, 61%), and CMYK(24%, 0%, 64%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 196/255.
- Is #AEE552 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AEE552 has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AEE552?
- The complementary colour is #8852E5 (hue 262). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E5D252 and #66E552. The triadic palette adds #52AFE5 and #E552AF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AEE552 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aee552; or rgb(174, 229, 82); or hsl(82, 74%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 82 74% 61%; 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.