#AAE8ED Hex Color
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#aae8ed is a pale, pastel cyan with a faded, airy character. Its low saturation and high lightness make it a natural background color, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 15.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair this hex code with charcoal or navy for depth, and use it in spring themes, baby products, or minimal UI.
Questions about #aae8ed
What is #aae8ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aae8ed is rgb(170, 232, 237), in HSL hsl(184, 65%, 80%) and in CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 7%.
What text color works best on #aae8ed?
Black text reads best on #aae8ed, with a contrast ratio of about 15.5:1, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Deep navy also works when you want a softer look.
What colors pair well with #aae8ed?
Muted coral or soft peach gives #aae8ed a warm counterpoint, while slate gray keeps things minimal. Its very low saturation means pairings stay gentle, so skip neon accents.
Is #aae8ed readable on white or black?
#aae8ed has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.47:1 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.