Chinook

Q: How do I use #AEEAC0 in CSS?

You can use #AEEAC0 in CSS with: background-color: #AEEAC0; or color: #AEEAC0; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 234, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 18%, 8%.

#AEEAC0

Chinook is a cool light color with the hex code #AEEAC0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 174, 234, 192 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 18%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chinook color values

HEX: #AEEAC0
RGB: 174, 234, 192
HSL: 138°, 59%, 80%
CMYK: 26, 0, 18, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chinook sits at 138° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Chinook is rendered as rgb(174, 234, 192), where the green channel leads at 234, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Chinook translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 0M 18Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (26%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Chinook

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AEEAC0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 234, 192;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AEEAC0',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 18%
K: 8%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(174, 234, 192)
rgba(174, 234, 192, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 138° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AEEAC0?

#AEEAC0 is Chinook, a cool light color with RGB values of 174, 234, 192. It has a hue of 138°, 59% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AEEAC0?

The RGB color code for #AEEAC0 is rgb(174, 234, 192). This means it contains 174 red, 234 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Chinook a warm or cool color?

Chinook (#AEEAC0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AEEAC0 in CSS?

You can use #AEEAC0 in CSS with: background-color: #AEEAC0; or color: #AEEAC0; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 234, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 18%, 8%.