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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AED5EA — Powder Blue
#AED5EA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #AED5EA
- f3f9fc
- cee5f2
- a8d2e9
- 83bfdf
- 5eabd5
- 3898cc
- 2c7da9
- 226284
- 18465f
- 0f2b3a
- 050f14
Color schemes using #AED5EA
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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#AED5EA FAQ
What color is #AED5EA?
#AED5EA is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 59% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AED5EA?
#AED5EA is rgb(174, 213, 234) in RGB, hsl(201, 59%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 9%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AED5EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.51:1.
What colors go well with #AED5EA?
Its direct complement is #EAC3AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAAEB7 and #EAE1AE gives you contrast without the vibration.