#AEBAC6 Hex Color
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#aebac6 is a muted, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and a light, controlled appearance. Its low saturation supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains highly readable on this color, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #aebac6
What is #aebac6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aebac6 is rgb(174, 186, 198), in HSL hsl(210, 17%, 73%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #aebac6?
Navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #aebac6, adding contrast or restrained warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base; use navy or charcoal for dependable interfaces and terracotta sparingly as a warmer accent.
Is #aebac6 readable on white or black?
#aebac6 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.63:1 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.