Color #AEF263 Color / Colour Code #AEF263
This page shows the hex color code for color #aef263 (#AEF263). The colour is a green tone with 85% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AEF263 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AEF263 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 59, 89, and 119 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 89, 209, and 329 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AEF263
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 89 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 89 to 134 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 89 with its complement at 269 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 #AEF263
Lightness variations at hue 89 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AEF263
Design Use Cases for #AEF263
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #AEF263 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #AEF263 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
#AEF263 falls in the green range (hue 89). 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 #AEF263 (hue 89) to its complement at hue 269. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 119. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aef263, #a863f2);
CSS Code for #AEF263
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Colors visually similar to #AEF263 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #AEF263 (#AEF263)
#AEF263 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 242 green, and 99 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 89 degrees with 85% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AEF263 is 205/255 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 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 59% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AEF263 against white is 1.34:1 and against black is 15.68:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.68:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #A863F2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AEF263. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F2F063 and #66F263, 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 #AEF263
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AEF263?
- #AEF263 is Color #AEF263, a green color (colour) with RGB(174, 242, 99), HSL(89, 85%, 67%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 59%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 205/255.
- Is #AEF263 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AEF263 has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.68:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AEF263?
- The complementary colour is #A863F2 (hue 269). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F2F063 and #66F263. The triadic palette adds #63ADF2 and #F263AD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AEF263 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aef263; or rgb(174, 242, 99); or hsl(89, 85%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 89 85% 67%; 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.