#AABBE0 Hex Color
A calm blue with dusty softness
A pale, dusty blue with gray undertones, #aabbe0 has low saturation and a cool, gentle presence. It suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs, while supporting black text at about 10.9:1 contrast for body copy. Use the hex code #aabbe0 as a calm supporting background, pairing it with navy or charcoal when white feels too stark.
Questions about #aabbe0
What is #aabbe0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aabbe0 is rgb(170, 187, 224), in HSL hsl(221, 47%, 77%) and in CMYK 24%, 17%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #aabbe0?
Is #aabbe0 a warm or cool color?
#aabbe0 reads as cool and restrained, with its blue hue and gray undertones keeping it distant from warmer, yellow-based blues. The result is a gentle, dependable mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #aabbe0 readable on white or black?
#aabbe0 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.