#AABDED Hex Color
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Not a vivid sky blue, #aabded leans soft and ashy, its low saturation giving a powdery, muted finish. This pastel blue works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, and black text stays readable on it at roughly 11:1 contrast. Pair it with warm coral or deep charcoal for a less obvious combo. The hex code #aabded suits healthcare, finance, and spring layouts.
Questions about #aabded
What is #aabded in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aabded is rgb(170, 189, 237), in HSL hsl(223, 65%, 80%) and in CMYK 28%, 20%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #aabded?
Warm coral and dusty terracotta balance its cool cast, while deep charcoal or navy ground it for a fuller palette. Avoid pale grays nearby, since #aabded can wash out against them.
Is #aabded readable on white or black?
#aabded has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.21:1 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.