analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEC9B5 — Ash
#AEC9B5 is a light desaturated green sitting at 136° 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.
#aec9b5
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #AEC9B5
- f6f9f7
- dae6dd
- bed3c3
- a1c1aa
- 85ae90
- 699b76
- 558061
- 43644b
- 304836
- 1d2b21
- 0a0f0c
Color schemes using #AEC9B5
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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#AEC9B5 FAQ
What color is #AEC9B5?
#AEC9B5 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 136 degrees, 20% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEC9B5?
#AEC9B5 is rgb(174, 201, 181) in RGB, hsl(136, 20%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 10%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEC9B5?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.82:1.
What colors go well with #AEC9B5?
Its direct complement is #CAAFC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C4AFCA and #CAAFB6 gives you contrast without the vibration.