Celadon (#ACE1AF) Color Meaning and Information

Celadon (#ACE1AF) Color Information

Celadon (#ACE1AF) RGB value is (172, 225, 175). The hex color red value is 172, green is 225, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 123°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 0 percent, 22 percent, 12 percent.

Celadon

#ACE1AF

rgb(172, 225, 175)

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Celadon (#ACE1AF) Color Meaning

Celadon (#ACE1AF) signifies harmonious renewal, gentle resilience, and balanced serenity. Celadon (#ACE1AF) is a soft, greyed green inspired by ancient Chinese porcelain glazes—calm, mineral-based, and subtly luminous. Unlike bright greens that shout growth, Celadon (#ACE1AF) whispers continuity. In East Asian aesthetics, it symbolizes jade-like virtue: quiet integrity, patience, and natural harmony. Modern color psychology confirms that such muted greens reduce stress more effectively than blues in domestic settings, likely due to their dual association with water (cooling) and foliage (nourishing). Functionally, Celadon (#ACE1AF) excels in wellness, editorial, and sustainable branding where neutrality must still feel alive. It pairs effortlessly with warm woods, stone greys, and cream, creating interiors and interfaces that breathe. Digital accessibility tests show it meets contrast standards against deep charcoals for body text, making it viable beyond accent use. Print reproduction is consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal appeal. Consumer studies reveal that products in Celadon (#ACE1AF) are perceived as more eco-conscious and gentle—especially in skincare and home goods. Symbolically, Celadon (#ACE1AF) represents healing that doesn’t rush. It is the color of mist over rice paddies, healing teas, and morning light through leaves. In spiritual practice, it aligns with the heart chakra’s balanced mode: giving and receiving in equal measure. Designers choose Celadon (#ACE1AF) when they want to signal care without fragility. Its power lies in its moderation—a green that grows slowly, but surely.

Color Conversion

Convert Celadon (#ACE1AF) 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

#ACE1AF

RGB

rgb(172, 225, 175)

HSL

hsl(123°, 47%, 78%)

CMYK

cmyk(24%, 0%, 22%, 12%)

HSV

hsv(123°, 24%, 88%)

XYZ

51.6763 65.7162 50.5183

Yxy

65.7162 0.3078 0.3914

Hunter Lab

81.0655 -8.1283 5.0263

CIE-Lab

84.8515 -26.6160 19.0502

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red172 / 255 (67%)

67%

Green225 / 255 (88%)

88%

Blue175 / 255 (69%)

69%

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Color Variations

Celadon (#ACE1AF) 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

Celadon (#ACE1AF) 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 Celadon (#ACE1AF) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#ACE1AF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ACE1AF 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

Celadon (#ACE1AF)

protanopia

#c3c3bb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ACE1AF;

Text Color

color: #ACE1AF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ACE1AF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ACE1AF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ACE1AF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ACE1AF 0%, #3da842 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Celadon (#ACE1AF) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.