#AABEBE Hex Color

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#aabebe is a light, muted cyan with gray and green undertones, creating an ashy, dusty finish. Its low saturation feels refreshing and clear without looking bright. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, especially beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color, meeting WCAG AA contrast for body text. The hex code is #aabebe.

Questions about #aabebe

What is #aabebe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aabebe is rgb(170, 190, 190), in HSL hsl(180, 13%, 71%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #aabebe?
#aabebe pairs well with navy and charcoal for grounded contrast, while muted sage, dusty blue, or soft peach create a quieter palette without overwhelming its low-saturation cyan character and cool clarity.
Does #aabebe read as warm or cool?
#aabebe reads as cool because its cyan base is softened by gray and a slight green cast. Its muted saturation keeps that coolness gentle rather than icy, giving layouts a clean, airy, and restrained mood.
Is #aabebe readable on white or black?
#aabebe has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.81:1 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.