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Padua

#AEEAC9

Padua is a cool light color with the hex code #AEEAC9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 174, 234, 201 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 14%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Padua color values

HEX
#AEEAC9
RGB
174, 234, 201
HSL
147°, 59%, 80%
CMYK
26, 0, 14, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Padua sits at 147° 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, Padua is rendered as rgb(174, 234, 201), 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, Padua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 0M 14Y 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Padua

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AEEAC9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 234, 201;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AEEAC9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 14%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(174, 234, 201)
rgba(174, 234, 201, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 147° on the color wheel

Naver logo
Naver
MongoDB logo
MongoDB
Adyen logo
Adyen
Hulu logo
Hulu

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AEEAC9?
#AEEAC9 is Padua, a cool light color with RGB values of 174, 234, 201. It has a hue of 147°, 59% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AEEAC9?
The RGB color code for #AEEAC9 is rgb(174, 234, 201). This means it contains 174 red, 234 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Padua a warm or cool color?
Padua (#AEEAC9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AEEAC9 in CSS?
You can use #AEEAC9 in CSS with: background-color: #AEEAC9; or color: #AEEAC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 234, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 14%, 8%.

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