#ABAEF1 Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated indigo, #abaef1 offers a clean and gentle backdrop for modern UI designs. Because black text maintains a sharp 10.1:1 contrast ratio against it, accessibility is simple to achieve. Designers often pair this color with deep charcoal or warm clay tones to anchor its airy feel. The hex code for this cool shade is #abaef1.
Questions about #abaef1
What is #abaef1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abaef1 is rgb(171, 174, 241), in HSL hsl(237, 71%, 81%) and in CMYK 29%, 28%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair best with the #abaef1 indigo?
#abaef1 works exceptionally well when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like deep charcoal or warm, earthy clay tones. These colors ground its airy quality, preventing the interface from feeling washed out while maintaining a balanced, sophisticated, and modern aesthetic.
Is #abaef1 readable on white or black?
#abaef1 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.05:1 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.