Color swatch image showing #AEC6CD with RGB(174,198,205) values

#AEC6CD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEC6CD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEC6CD Color Information

#AEC6CD RGB value is (174, 198, 205). The hex color red value is 174, green is 198, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 194°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 3 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#AEC6CD Color Meaning

Color #AEC6CD projects serene detachment, soft professionalism, and collective calm. #AEC6CD light, grayish blue resembles weathered denim or dove feathers, suggesting a dependable, unassuming tranquility. Psychologically, color #AEC6CD is calming and focusing, reducing mental noise and promoting a sense of orderly, cooperative composure. #AEC6CD is a color of quiet intelligence and gentle authority, often used in environments that require collaborative thought and stress-free interaction. #AEC6CD shade feels both cool and subtly friendly. Culturally, color #AEC6CD is common in corporate interiors, healthcare waiting areas, and academic settings where a universally soothing, non-distracting atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, #AEC6CD represents harmonious groups, clear communication without aggression, and ideas that are calmly shared. Color #AEC6CD embodies the visual concept of a "level playing field," providing a neutral-yet-engaging backdrop that facilitates shared focus and mutual understanding without emotional intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEC6CD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AEC6CD
RGB
rgb(174, 198, 205)
HSL
hsl(194°, 24%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(194°, 15%, 80%)
XYZ
48.6691 53.7946 65.5759
Yxy
53.7946 0.2896 0.3201
Hunter Lab
73.3448 -1.6782 -1.5139
CIE-Lab
78.3418 -6.6320 -6.2397

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue205 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#AEC6CD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AEC6CD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AEC6CD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AEC6CD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AEC6CD

protanopia

#b8b9cb

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEC6CD;

Text Color

color: #AEC6CD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEC6CD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEC6CD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEC6CD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEC6CD 0%, #537b87 100%);

#AEC6CD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEC6CD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.