#AAFFE9 Hex Color
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Mint with a teal lean, #aaffe9 is a pastel that reads fresh rather than sugary. Its low saturation and high lightness make it a natural base color for wellness, baby, and healthcare design. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum instead of white so it keeps some presence. The hex code also gives strong contrast behind black text.
Questions about #aaffe9
What is #aaffe9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaffe9 is rgb(170, 255, 233), in HSL hsl(164, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 9%, 0%.
What text color works best on #aaffe9?
Black text is the clearest choice, with a contrast ratio around 18.2:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text with room to spare. Dark plum or deep teal also read well.
What colors pair well with #aaffe9?
It flatters deeper, muted partners like charcoal, deep plum, and burnt sienna, which keep its lightness from washing out. Next to plain white it can disappear, so give it a mid or dark neighbor.
Is #aaffe9 readable on white or black?
#aaffe9 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.18:1 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.