#AEC5C2 Hex Code
Color Name: Opal
What is hex #AEC5C2 Color?
The color name of hex code #AEC5C2 is Opal. The RGB values are (174, 197, 194) which means it is composed of
31% red, 35% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:0 Y:2 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AEC5C2 has a hue of 172°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #AEC5C2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Opal |
| RGB Values | (174, 197, 194) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 0%, 2%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (172°, 12%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #513A3D [Dark Puce] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5517 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C5AEB1 [Silver Pink] |
| #AEC5C2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #AEC5C2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AEC5C2 is #C5AEB1 which is called Silver Pink. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AEC5C2 color is offered by #C5AEB1. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #AEC5C2 are #AEBDC5 and #AEC5B7, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AEC5C2 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #AEC5C2 are #C5AEBD (Black Shadows) and #C5B7AE (Silver Pink). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#AEC5C2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C2AEC5 (Lilac) and #C5C2AE (Pale Silver) along with #AEC5C2, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #AEC5C2 has #C2AEC5 (Lilac), #C5AEB1 (Silver Pink) and #B1C5AE (Ash Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #AEC5C2 contains #B7AEC5 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #C5AEB1 (Silver Pink) and #BDC5AE (Ash Gray). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #AEC5C2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AEC5C2 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of AEC5C2 Color
Tints
BED1CE- C6D6D4
- CEDCDA
- D7E2E1
- DFE8E7
- E7EEED
- EFF3F3
- F7F9F9
Tones
- A5B7B5
- A0B0AE
- 9CA9A8
- 97A3A1
- 929C9A
- 8E9594
- 898E8D
- 858787
Shades
- 8B9E9B
- 7A8A88
- 687674
- 576361
- 464F4E
- 343B3A
- 232727
- 111413
#AEC5C2 Color Patterns
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#AEC5C2 Gingham Checks
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#AEC5C2 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AEC5C2 Polka Dots Pattern
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#AEC5C2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AEC5C2 Leaves Pattern
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#AEC5C2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AEC5C2 Trellis Pattern
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#AEC5C2 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
