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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEC7BF — Ash
#AEC7BF is a light desaturated teal sitting at 161° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AEC7BF
- f6f9f8
- dae5e2
- bfd2cc
- a3bfb6
- 87aca0
- 6c998a
- 577e72
- 446259
- 314640
- 1e2b27
- 0a0f0e
Color schemes using #AEC7BF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AEC7BF FAQ
What color is #AEC7BF?
#AEC7BF is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 18% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEC7BF?
#AEC7BF is rgb(174, 199, 191) in RGB, hsl(161, 18%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEC7BF?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.72:1.
What colors go well with #AEC7BF?
Its direct complement is #C7AEB6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7AEC2 and #C7B2AE gives you contrast without the vibration.