What color is #AED4A2?

#AED4A2 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(174, 212, 162), and in HSL hsl(106, 37%, 73%).

Is #AED4A2 accessible as text?

On white, #AED4A2 has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #AED4A2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AED4A2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-300 (#5EE9B5).

What colors go well with #AED4A2?

#AED4A2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C8A1D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AED4A2 below.

Is #AED4A2 good for buttons?

#AED4A2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AED4A2 — white text only reaches 1.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AED4A2 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #AED4A2 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#AED4A2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AED4A2

Not just a swatch — here's how #AED4A2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AED4A2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AED4A2 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Celadon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AED4A2 Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3D2F21

Celadon leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AED4A2 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Celadon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AED4A2 Surface #DDD0A8 Secondary #AB7E4E Accent #8C9B73 Anchor #3C2D1E

Celadon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AED4A2 Secondary #ECFAE8 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Celadon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AED4A2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 51/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 71/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 18/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 60/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AED4A2

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People also use #AED4A2 with

Pearl Celadon Wisteria Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 11.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFF5EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A1D4A6 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AED4A2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

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:root {
  --color-base: #AED4A2;
  --color-base-rgb: 174 212 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.9% 0.079 138.3);
  --color-50: #F6FAF4;
  --color-100: #E6F3E3;
  --color-200: #CEE5C7;
  --color-300: #ABCFA0;
  --color-400: #89B87A;
  --color-500: #699B5A;
  --color-600: #55784A;
  --color-700: #3F5638;
  --color-800: #2C3928;
  --color-900: #1C241A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F6FAF4',
    100: '#E6F3E3',
    200: '#CEE5C7',
    300: '#ABCFA0',
    400: '#89B87A',
    500: '#699B5A',
    600: '#55784A',
    700: '#3F5638',
    800: '#2C3928',
    900: '#1C241A',
  },
}

$base: #AED4A2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6FAF4;
$base-100: #E6F3E3;
$base-200: #CEE5C7;
$base-300: #ABCFA0;
$base-400: #89B87A;
$base-500: #699B5A;
$base-600: #55784A;
$base-700: #3F5638;
$base-800: #2C3928;
$base-900: #1C241A;
$base-hover: #80BC6E;
$base-subtle: #E7F0E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AED4A2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6FAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E6F3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CEE5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ABCFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#89B87A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#699B5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#55784A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3F5638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2C3928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1C241A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}