Color swatch image showing #AEC6CB with RGB(174,198,203) values

#AEC6CB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEC6CB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEC6CB Color Information

#AEC6CB RGB value is (174, 198, 203). The hex color red value is 174, green is 198, and blue is 203. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#AEC6CB Color Meaning

Color #AEC6CB projects serene detachment, soft professionalism, and collective calm. #AEC6CB light, grayish blue resembles weathered denim or dove feathers, suggesting a dependable, unassuming tranquility. Psychologically, color #AEC6CB is calming and focusing, reducing mental noise and promoting a sense of orderly, cooperative composure. #AEC6CB is a color of quiet intelligence and gentle authority, often used in environments that require collaborative thought and stress-free interaction. #AEC6CB shade feels both cool and subtly friendly. Culturally, color #AEC6CB is common in corporate interiors, healthcare waiting areas, and academic settings where a universally soothing, non-distracting atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, #AEC6CB represents harmonious groups, clear communication without aggression, and ideas that are calmly shared. Color #AEC6CB 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 #AEC6CB 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
#AEC6CB
RGB
rgb(174, 198, 203)
HSL
hsl(190°, 22%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 2%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(190°, 14%, 80%)
XYZ
48.4291 53.6986 64.3123
Yxy
53.6986 0.2910 0.3226
Hunter Lab
73.2793 -1.7780 -1.2622
CIE-Lab
78.2857 -7.0485 -5.2447

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue203 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#AEC6CB 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

#AEC6CB 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 #AEC6CB 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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#AEC6CB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.79:1
WCAG AA
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 #AEC6CB 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

#AEC6CB

protanopia

#b8b9ca

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEC6CB;

Text Color

color: #AEC6CB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEC6CB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEC6CB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEC6CB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEC6CB 0%, #557d85 100%);

#AEC6CB Color FAQs

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