Color swatch image showing #AEC6DF with RGB(174,198,223) values
Color swatch image showing #AEC6DF with RGB(174,198,223) values

#AEC6DF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AEC6DF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AEC6DF Color Information

#AEC6DF RGB value is (174, 198, 223). The hex color red value is 174, green is 198, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 211°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#AEC6DF Color Meaning

Color #AEC6DF conveys reflective calm, subtle serenity, and gentle balance. Its soft blue-gray tone evokes still waters and clouded skies. Color #AEC6DF encourages thoughtful focus, composed reasoning, and clear observation. In design, #AEC6DF works effectively in serene or professional palettes, offering gentle contrast and visual calm. #AEC6DF represents subtle elegance, tranquility, and composure. #AEC6DF color can evoke peaceful clarity, contemplative focus, and harmonious energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #AEC6DF 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
#AEC6DF
RGB
rgb(174, 198, 223)
HSL
hsl(211°, 43%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(22%, 11%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(211°, 22%, 87%)
XYZ
50.9689 54.7146 77.6867
Yxy
54.7146 0.2780 0.2984
Hunter Lab
73.9693 -0.7122 -3.9489
CIE-Lab
78.8766 -2.7328 -15.1338

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue223 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#AEC6DF 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

#AEC6DF 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 #AEC6DF 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.

#FFFFFF
#AEC6DF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AEC6DF 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

#AEC6DF

protanopia

#b8b9d9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AEC6DF;

Text Color

color: #AEC6DF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AEC6DF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AEC6DF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AEC6DF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AEC6DF 0%, #4171a3 100%);

#AEC6DF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AEC6DF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.