#AEC0FC Hex Color
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The hex code #aec0fc is a cool pastel blue with a gentle indigo cast. Its light value and softened saturation create a fresh, reassuring feel for interfaces, healthcare layouts, and spring branding. Use it as a dominant background with navy or charcoal text. Black achieves about 11.7:1 contrast, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #aec0fc
What is #aec0fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aec0fc is rgb(174, 192, 252), in HSL hsl(226, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 31%, 24%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #aec0fc?
Does #aec0fc read as warm or cool?
#aec0fc reads as a cool pastel blue because its light blue base carries a gentle indigo cast, creating a calm, fresh character that suits healthcare interfaces and airy spring palettes when balanced with darker neutrals.
Is #aec0fc readable on white or black?
#aec0fc has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.74:1 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.