#AAD1ED Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue features an ashy undertone that softens its impact. The hex code is #aad1ed. Because it offers high readability with black text, it functions as a reliable background for technology or healthcare interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground the airy feeling without overpowering the rest of your palette.
Questions about #aad1ed
What is #aad1ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aad1ed is rgb(170, 209, 237), in HSL hsl(205, 65%, 80%) and in CMYK 28%, 12%, 0%, 7%.
Does #aad1ed feel like a warm or cool blue?
#aad1ed sits firmly in the cool spectrum, though its desaturation and slight gray influence prevent it from feeling too icy or aggressive. This makes it a versatile neutral-leaning blue that feels calm and approachable rather than cold or clinical.
Is #aad1ed readable on white or black?
#aad1ed has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.