#AEC1CF Hex Color
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This desaturated, ashy blue sits between pale grey and sky. Its high lightness makes it an ideal base for minimal UI backgrounds. Pair #aec1cf with dark charcoal text to achieve high contrast and readability for small body type. Because this shade reads washed out against white, avoid it for fine detail work. The hex code for this muted tone is #aec1cf.
Questions about #aec1cf
What is #aec1cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aec1cf is rgb(174, 193, 207), in HSL hsl(205, 26%, 75%) and in CMYK 16%, 7%, 0%, 19%.
How should I use #aec1cf in user interface design?
#aec1cf functions best as a soft background color for clean, modern interfaces rather than for fine details or small text. Because of its high lightness, pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy text to ensure high contrast and readable typography.
Is #aec1cf considered a warm or cool color?
This tone is distinctly cool, sitting firmly between grey and sky blue on the spectrum. Its desaturated, ashy quality makes it feel clinical and calm, avoiding the vibrancy of primary blues while providing a neutral, professional backdrop for digital projects.
Is #aec1cf readable on white or black?
#aec1cf has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.32:1 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.