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#AECB9F color code is #AECB9F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aecb9f.

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#AECB9F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AECB9F is 0.5421. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.77:1 against white and 11.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AECB9F on white1.77:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AECB9F on black11.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AECB9F1.77:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AECB9F11.84:1AAA

#AECB9F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AECB9F?+
The hex code for #AECB9F is #AECB9F. In RGB it's rgb(174, 203, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(100, 30%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #AECB9F?+
#AECB9F in RGB is (174, 203, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 203, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #AECB9F?+
#AECB9F converts to CMYK(14%, 0%, 22%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AECB9F.
Is #aecb9f a warm or cool color?+
#AECB9F (#AECB9F) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 100° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aecb9f belong to?+
#AECB9F belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 100°, 30%, 71% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #aecb9f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AECB9F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.77:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aecb9f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AECB9F (#AECB9F) is 13-0117 Mint, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AECB9F in design

Practical guidance for using #aecb9f (#AECB9F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AECB9F (#AECB9F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AECB9F (#AECB9F) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AECB9F flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#AECB9F is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.