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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AED8AB — Ash
#AED8AB is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 116° 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 #AED8AB
- f5faf5
- d6ebd4
- b7ddb4
- 98ce94
- 79bf74
- 5ab054
- 489243
- 387234
- 295226
- 193217
- 091108
Color schemes using #AED8AB
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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#AED8AB FAQ
What color is #AED8AB?
#AED8AB is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 116 degrees, 37% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AED8AB?
#AED8AB is rgb(174, 216, 171) in RGB, hsl(116, 37%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 21%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AED8AB?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.21:1.
What colors go well with #AED8AB?
Its direct complement is #D5ABD8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFABD8 and #D8ABC5 gives you contrast without the vibration.