Color #AEF0E2 Color / Colour Code #AEF0E2
This page shows the hex color code for color #aef0e2 (#AEF0E2). The colour is a cyan tone with 69% saturation and 81% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AEF0E2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AEF0E2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 137, 167, and 197 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 167, 287, and 47 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AEF0E2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 167 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 167 to 212 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 167 with its complement at 347 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 #AEF0E2
Lightness variations at hue 167 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AEF0E2
Design Use Cases for #AEF0E2
Vibrant Brand Color
#AEF0E2 has a strong 69% 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
#AEF0E2 at 81% 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
#AEF0E2 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 167). 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 #AEF0E2 (hue 167) to its complement at hue 347. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 197. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aef0e2, #f0adbc);
CSS Code for #AEF0E2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #AEF0E2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #AEF0E2 (#AEF0E2)
#AEF0E2 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 240 green, and 226 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 167 degrees with 69% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AEF0E2 is 219/255 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 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AEF0E2 against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.36:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.36:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F0ADBC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AEF0E2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ADF0C0 and #ADDDF0, 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 #AEF0E2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AEF0E2?
- #AEF0E2 is Color #AEF0E2, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(174, 240, 226), HSL(167, 69%, 81%), and CMYK(27%, 0%, 6%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #AEF0E2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AEF0E2 has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.36:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AEF0E2?
- The complementary colour is #F0ADBC (hue 347). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ADF0C0 and #ADDDF0. The triadic palette adds #E1ADF0 and #F0E1AD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AEF0E2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aef0e2; or rgb(174, 240, 226); or hsl(167, 69%, 81%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 167 69% 81%; 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.