#AEBCD4 Hex Color
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Light and heavily muted, #aebcd4 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and an ashy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 10.9:1 contrast on it, supporting readable body copy. The hex code is #aebcd4.
Questions about #aebcd4
What is #aebcd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aebcd4 is rgb(174, 188, 212), in HSL hsl(218, 31%, 76%) and in CMYK 18%, 11%, 0%, 17%.
Which colors pair well with #aebcd4?
Does #aebcd4 read as warm or cool?
#aebcd4 reads as cool because its blue base is softened by gray, giving it a restrained, ashy appearance rather than a bright or icy one. That balance makes it feel calm, dependable, and easy to use across interface surfaces.
Where does #aebcd4 work best in a design?
#aebcd4 works well for calm backgrounds, cards, borders, and supporting interface areas in finance, healthcare, security, and technology products, especially when paired with navy or charcoal to create stronger hierarchy and readable text.
Is #aebcd4 readable on white or black?
#aebcd4 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.94:1 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.