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#AEF4EB color code is #AEF4EB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aef4eb.

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#AEF4EB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AEF4EB is 0.7970. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.24:1 against white and 16.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AEF4EB on white1.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AEF4EB on black16.94:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AEF4EB1.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AEF4EB16.94:1AAA

#AEF4EB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AEF4EB?+
The hex code for #AEF4EB is #AEF4EB. In RGB it's rgb(174, 244, 235), and in HSL it's hsl(172, 76%, 82%).
What is the RGB value of #AEF4EB?+
#AEF4EB in RGB is (174, 244, 235). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 244, 235).
What is the CMYK value of #AEF4EB?+
#AEF4EB converts to CMYK(29%, 0%, 4%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AEF4EB.
Is #aef4eb a warm or cool color?+
#AEF4EB (#AEF4EB) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 172° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aef4eb belong to?+
#AEF4EB belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 172°, 76%, 82% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #aef4eb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AEF4EB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.24:1 — 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 #aef4eb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AEF4EB (#AEF4EB) is 351 C Pantone 351 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AEF4EB in design

Practical guidance for using #aef4eb (#AEF4EB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AEF4EB (#AEF4EB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AEF4EB (#AEF4EB) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#AEF4EB 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

#AEF4EB is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.