Celadon
HEX: #ACE1AF | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#ACE1AF
172, 225, 175
123°, 46% ,77%
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).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #ACE1AF from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}