Celadon

HEX: #ACE1AF | Modern Palette

On White
1.48:1
FAIL
On Black
14.14:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#ACE1AF
RGB
172, 225, 175
HSL
123°, 46% ,77%
CMYK
24, 0, 22, 12

About Celadon

Celadon (#ACE1AF) is a color with RGB(172, 225, 175) and HSL(123.4°, 46.9%, 77.8%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Print. Its complementary color is #E1ACDE, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #AFACE1 and #E1AFAC. The name comes from Céladon (French).

  • HEX: #ACE1AF
  • RGB: 172, 225, 175
  • HSL: 123.4°, 46.9%, 77.8%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Print
  • Complementary color: #E1ACDE
  • Triadic colors: #AFACE1, #E1AFAC
  • The name comes from Céladon (French).

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Color Palettes

Celadon #ACE1AF is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Celadon #ACE1AF pairs with #E1ACDE as its complementary color, and #AFACE1 and #E1AFAC in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Celadon #ACE1AF moves from dark #071307 tones through the base color to lighter #ECF8ED tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D3D3B0
Protanopia #DCDCAF
Tritanopia #B4DBDB
Achromatopsia #D4D4D4

Frequently Asked Questions

Celadon (#ACE1AF) is a color with RGB(172, 225, 175) and HSL(123.4°, 46.9%, 77.8%).

#ACE1AF pairs strongly with #E1ACDE as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#ACE1AF is suitable for Text, Button, Print and works well with Cool styles.

The name Celadon is linked to Céladon from French, meaning A character's name, associated with a specific shade of green..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Céladon
Meaning A character's name, associated with a specific shade of green.
Language French
First Recorded Use 17th Century

History

The color 'celadon' is most famously associated with a type of ceramic glaze, particularly from China and Korea. This glaze, often a pale grey-green or blue-green, was developed much earlier than the 17th century. However, the *name* 'celadon' for this specific color and glaze type became widely adopted in Europe after the popularity of d'Urfé's novel. The character Céladon's green attire resonated with the subtle, elegant green hues found in these East Asian ceramics, leading to the application of his name to both the color and the pottery itself. The color #ace1af is a light, desaturated green, fitting within the broad spectrum of colors referred to as celadon.

First Recorded Use

The term 'céladon' as a color name is derived from the character Céladon in Honoré d'Urfé's pastoral novel 'L'Astrée', published between 1607 and 1627. Céladon was known for wearing ribbons of a pale green color.

Cultural Associations

Celadon ceramics, particularly from the Song Dynasty in China and the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea, are highly prized for their sophisticated glazes, often mimicking jade. The color is associated with tranquility, nature, and refinement. In East Asian cultures, the specific shades and crackle patterns of celadon glazes often held symbolic meanings. In Western culture, the name evokes a sense of antique elegance and a connection to classical literature.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #ACE1AF;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #ACE1AF;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #ACE1AF;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #ACE1AF,
        #E1ACDE
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #ACE1AF,
        #E1ACDE
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$celadon: #ACE1AF;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$celadon-r: 172;
$celadon-g: 225;
$celadon-b: 175;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $celadon;
    color: rgba($celadon-r, $celadon-g, $celadon-b, 0.8);
}