#AAC4EF Hex Color
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Light and low-chroma, #aac4ef is a dusty blue with a cool, slightly gray cast. Its softness suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused interfaces without feeling sterile. Use it as a dominant background with dark navy or charcoal text; black text reaches about 11.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this gentle blue is #aac4ef.
Questions about #aac4ef
What is #aac4ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aac4ef is rgb(170, 196, 239), in HSL hsl(217, 68%, 80%) and in CMYK 29%, 18%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #aac4ef?
Is #aac4ef a warm or cool color?
#aac4ef reads as a cool color because its light blue base has a slightly gray cast, giving it a calm, clean feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow, red, or earthy undertones.
Is #aac4ef readable on white or black?
#aac4ef has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.85:1 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.