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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AED5CE — Powder Blue
#AED5CE is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 169° 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.
#aed5ce
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Tints and shades of #AED5CE
- f5faf9
- d6eae6
- b7dad3
- 98cac1
- 79baae
- 5aaa9b
- 488d80
- 396e64
- 294f48
- 19302c
- 09110f
Color schemes using #AED5CE
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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#AED5CE FAQ
What color is #AED5CE?
#AED5CE is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 169 degrees, 32% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AED5CE?
#AED5CE is rgb(174, 213, 206) in RGB, hsl(169, 32%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 3%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AED5CE?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.21:1.
What colors go well with #AED5CE?
Its direct complement is #D5AEB5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5AEC9 and #D5BBAE gives you contrast without the vibration.