#AEC5F2 Hex Color
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#aec5f2 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinctly cool, ashy undertone. Because it is light and muted, it works well as a subtle UI background that won’t overwhelm the user. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays and deep navies for a professional, tech-forward look. Black text offers excellent 12.1:1 contrast against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #aec5f2
What is #aec5f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aec5f2 is rgb(174, 197, 242), in HSL hsl(220, 72%, 82%) and in CMYK 28%, 19%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #aec5f2 in a professional design?
Is #aec5f2 readable on white or black?
#aec5f2 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.06:1 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.