Color swatch image showing #AEC6CE with RGB(174,198,206) values

#AEC6CE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEC6CE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEC6CE Color Information

#AEC6CE RGB value is (174, 198, 206). The hex color red value is 174, green is 198, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#AEC6CE Color Meaning

Color #AEC6CE projects serene detachment, soft professionalism, and collective calm. #AEC6CE light, grayish blue resembles weathered denim or dove feathers, suggesting a dependable, unassuming tranquility. Psychologically, color #AEC6CE is calming and focusing, reducing mental noise and promoting a sense of orderly, cooperative composure. #AEC6CE is a color of quiet intelligence and gentle authority, often used in environments that require collaborative thought and stress-free interaction. #AEC6CE shade feels both cool and subtly friendly. Culturally, color #AEC6CE is common in corporate interiors, healthcare waiting areas, and academic settings where a universally soothing, non-distracting atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, #AEC6CE represents harmonious groups, clear communication without aggression, and ideas that are calmly shared. Color #AEC6CE 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 #AEC6CE 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
#AEC6CE
RGB
rgb(174, 198, 206)
HSL
hsl(195°, 25%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 16%, 81%)
XYZ
48.7902 53.8431 66.2138
Yxy
53.8431 0.2890 0.3189
Hunter Lab
73.3779 -1.6278 -1.6411
CIE-Lab
78.3701 -6.4225 -6.7368

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#AEC6CE 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

#AEC6CE 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 #AEC6CE 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+)

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AEC6CE 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

#AEC6CE

protanopia

#b8b9cc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEC6CE;

Text Color

color: #AEC6CE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEC6CE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEC6CE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEC6CE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEC6CE 0%, #537c8a 100%);

#AEC6CE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEC6CE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.