Color #AEFECF Color / Colour Code #AEFECF
This page shows the hex color code for color #aefecf (#AEFECF). The colour is a green tone with 98% saturation and 84% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AEFECF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AEFECF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 115, 145, and 175 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 145, 265, and 25 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AEFECF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 145 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 145 to 190 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 145 with its complement at 325 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 #AEFECF
Lightness variations at hue 145 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AEFECF
Design Use Cases for #AEFECF
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #AEFECF 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
#AEFECF 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#AEFECF falls in the green range (hue 145). 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 #AEFECF (hue 145) to its complement at hue 325. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 175. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aefecf, #feaedd);
CSS Code for #AEFECF
Similar Colors
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About Color #AEFECF (#AEFECF)
#AEFECF is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 254 green, and 207 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 145 degrees with 98% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AEFECF is 225/255 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, 19% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AEFECF against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FEAEDD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AEFECF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B5FEAE and #AEFEF8, 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 #AEFECF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AEFECF?
- #AEFECF is Color #AEFECF, a green color (colour) with RGB(174, 254, 207), HSL(145, 98%, 84%), and CMYK(31%, 0%, 19%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #AEFECF accessible for text?
- Against white, #AEFECF has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AEFECF?
- The complementary colour is #FEAEDD (hue 325). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B5FEAE and #AEFEF8. The triadic palette adds #D0AEFE and #FED0AE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AEFECF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aefecf; or rgb(174, 254, 207); or hsl(145, 98%, 84%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 145 98% 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.