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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEE5DD — Powder Blue
#AEE5DD is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 171° 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 #AEE5DD
- f3fbfa
- d0f0eb
- ade4dc
- 89d9cd
- 66cdbe
- 42c2af
- 34a191
- 297e71
- 1d5a51
- 123731
- 061311
Color schemes using #AEE5DD
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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#AEE5DD FAQ
What color is #AEE5DD?
#AEE5DD is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEE5DD?
#AEE5DD is rgb(174, 229, 221) in RGB, hsl(171, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 3%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEE5DD?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.05:1.
What colors go well with #AEE5DD?
Its direct complement is #E5AEB6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5AED2 and #E5C1AE gives you contrast without the vibration.