#AEB9C6 Hex Color
Quiet blue with a dusty finish
#aeb9c6 is a light, muted blue with ashy gray undertones and a dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a steady, reliable mood suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting UI background with dark navy or charcoal text; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this blue is #aeb9c6.
Questions about #aeb9c6
What is #aeb9c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeb9c6 is rgb(174, 185, 198), in HSL hsl(213, 17%, 73%) and in CMYK 12%, 7%, 0%, 22%.
Which colors pair well with #aeb9c6 in a palette?
Does #aeb9c6 read as warm or cool?
#aeb9c6 reads as a cool blue because its blue cast and ashy gray undertones outweigh any warmth. Its low saturation softens that coolness, giving it a restrained, steady appearance rather than a bright or icy one.
Is #aeb9c6 readable on white or black?
#aeb9c6 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.55:1 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.