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#AEF5A8 color code is #AEF5A8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aef5a8.

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#AEF5A8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AEF5A8 is 0.7713. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.28:1 against white and 16.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AEF5A8 on white1.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AEF5A8 on black16.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AEF5A81.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AEF5A816.43:1AAA

#AEF5A8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AEF5A8?+
The hex code for #AEF5A8 is #AEF5A8. In RGB it's rgb(174, 245, 168), and in HSL it's hsl(115, 79%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #AEF5A8?+
#AEF5A8 in RGB is (174, 245, 168). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 245, 168).
What is the CMYK value of #AEF5A8?+
#AEF5A8 converts to CMYK(29%, 0%, 31%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AEF5A8.
Is #aef5a8 a warm or cool color?+
#AEF5A8 (#AEF5A8) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 115° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aef5a8 belong to?+
#AEF5A8 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 115°, 79%, 81% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #aef5a8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AEF5A8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.28:1 — 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 #aef5a8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AEF5A8 (#AEF5A8) is 14-0121 Celadon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AEF5A8 in design

Practical guidance for using #aef5a8 (#AEF5A8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AEF5A8 (#AEF5A8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AEF5A8 (#AEF5A8) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. 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

#AEF5A8 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

#AEF5A8 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.