#AEC5D1 Hex Color
Airy blue with quiet confidence
A pale, muted blue with ashy gray undertones, #aec5d1 feels airy, clean, and dependable without looking stark. Use this hex code as a dominant UI background for healthcare, finance, and security brands. Black text reads clearly at about 11.7:1 contrast. Pair it with navy or soft white, though bright white can make it look washed out.
Questions about #aec5d1
What is #aec5d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aec5d1 is rgb(174, 197, 209), in HSL hsl(201, 28%, 75%) and in CMYK 17%, 6%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #aec5d1?
Does #aec5d1 feel warm or cool?
#aec5d1 reads as a cool, pale blue because its blue hue is softened by gray undertones; it suggests calm, clarity, and reliability while avoiding the sharpness of a bright, saturated blue.
Is #aec5d1 readable on white or black?
#aec5d1 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.