#AEB9BE Hex Color
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The hex code #aeb9be is a muted, ashy cyan with dusty blue-gray undertones. Its light, low-saturation finish suggests trust and clarity without feeling cold, making it useful for technology, aerospace, communication, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal; black text offers about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio for small body copy.
Questions about #aeb9be
What is #aeb9be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeb9be is rgb(174, 185, 190), in HSL hsl(199, 11%, 71%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aeb9be?
Does #aeb9be read as warm or cool?
The #aeb9be hex color reads cool because its low-saturation cyan base leans toward dusty blue-gray rather than yellow or red, while its softened, ashy finish keeps the result from feeling stark or icy.
Is #aeb9be readable on white or black?
#aeb9be has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.48:1 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.