#AACDD0 Hex Color
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Reach for #aacdd0 when a layout needs a soft background that stays cool without feeling clinical. This pale cyan carries a gray undertone, so it reads airy and faded instead of bright. Use it as a dominant base with darker accents, since it can wash out beside pure white. Black text holds about 12.4:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. The hex code suits minimal, tech, and children’s design.
Questions about #aacdd0
What is #aacdd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aacdd0 is rgb(170, 205, 208), in HSL hsl(185, 29%, 74%) and in CMYK 18%, 1%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aacdd0?
It flatters deep charcoal and muted terracotta, which give the pale cyan some weight. Warm browns and dark navies also keep it from feeling washed out next to white.
Is #aacdd0 readable on white or black?
#aacdd0 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.35:1 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.