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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEF9ED — Powder Blue
#AEF9ED is a light saturated teal sitting at 170° 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 #AEF9ED
- f1fefc
- c5fbf2
- 99f7e8
- 6ef4de
- 42f1d4
- 17eeca
- 0fc6a8
- 0c9b83
- 086f5e
- 054339
- 021814
Color schemes using #AEF9ED
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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#AEF9ED FAQ
What color is #AEF9ED?
#AEF9ED is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 170 degrees, 86% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AEF9ED?
#AEF9ED is rgb(174, 249, 237) in RGB, hsl(170, 86%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 0%, 5%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEF9ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.57:1.
What colors go well with #AEF9ED?
Its direct complement is #F9AEBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9AEE0 and #F9C7AE gives you contrast without the vibration.