#AEB9CF Hex Color
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#aeb9cf is a muted, dusty blue with strong grey undertones. This restrained shade works well for professional interfaces like finance or government apps where reliability is paramount. Since it sits back visually, use it as a neutral base rather than an accent. Black text remains highly legible against this tone with a 10.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this ashy blue is #aeb9cf.
Questions about #aeb9cf
What is #aeb9cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeb9cf is rgb(174, 185, 207), in HSL hsl(220, 26%, 75%) and in CMYK 16%, 11%, 0%, 19%.
Where should I use #aeb9cf in a UI design?
#aeb9cf works best as a background color for professional applications, such as finance or government dashboards, where reliability and calmness are key. Because it is so restrained, it serves better as a neutral base than a vibrant accent.
Is #aeb9cf readable on white or black?
#aeb9cf has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.64:1 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.