#AAC9ED Hex Color
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#aac9ed is a pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and a softly muted quality. Its lightness gives interfaces a gentle, dependable feel, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text achieves strong contrast. The hex code is #aac9ed.
Questions about #aac9ed
What is #aac9ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aac9ed is rgb(170, 201, 237), in HSL hsl(212, 65%, 80%) and in CMYK 28%, 15%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #aac9ed?
#aac9ed pairs well with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, while white keeps the palette airy and soft; use it as a supporting background or accent when you want dependable color without a harsh look.
Does #aac9ed look warm or cool?
#aac9ed reads as a cool blue because its pale base is softened by gray undertones rather than yellow or red, creating a calm, dependable impression that suits clean interfaces, healthcare layouts, and light seasonal designs.
Is #aac9ed readable on white or black?
#aac9ed has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.28:1 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.