Color #AEFDEB Color / Colour Code #AEFDEB
This page shows the hex color code for color #aefdeb (#AEFDEB). The colour is a cyan tone with 95% saturation and 84% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AEFDEB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AEFDEB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 136, 166, and 196 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 166, 286, and 46 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AEFDEB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 166 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 166 to 211 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 166 with its complement at 346 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 #AEFDEB
Lightness variations at hue 166 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AEFDEB
Design Use Cases for #AEFDEB
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #AEFDEB 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.
Light Background Tint
#AEFDEB at 84% 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
#AEFDEB is in the cyan spectrum (hue 166). 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 #AEFDEB (hue 166) to its complement at hue 346. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 196. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aefdeb, #fdafc2);
CSS Code for #AEFDEB
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About Color #AEFDEB (#AEFDEB)
#AEFDEB is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 253 green, and 235 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 166 degrees with 95% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AEFDEB is 227/255 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 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AEFDEB against white is 1.16:1 and against black is 18.05:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.05:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FDAFC2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AEFDEB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AFFDC4 and #AFE8FD, 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 #AEFDEB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AEFDEB?
- #AEFDEB is Color #AEFDEB, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(174, 253, 235), HSL(166, 95%, 84%), and CMYK(31%, 0%, 7%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #AEFDEB accessible for text?
- Against white, #AEFDEB has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.05:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AEFDEB?
- The complementary colour is #FDAFC2 (hue 346). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AFFDC4 and #AFE8FD. The triadic palette adds #EBAFFD and #FDEBAF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AEFDEB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aefdeb; or rgb(174, 253, 235); or hsl(166, 95%, 84%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 166 95% 84%; 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.