Roquefort Blue
Airy and serene pale cyan blue
Roquefort Blue is a pale, desaturated cyan with distinct grey undertones. Its high lightness gives it an airy, delicate appearance that works well as a subtle UI background. Because black text maintains excellent contrast against this shade, it is ideal for minimalist interface designs. The hex code for this color is #aec6cf, which pairs nicely with charcoal greys or muted coral accents.
Questions about Roquefort Blue
What is the hex code for Roquefort Blue?
Roquefort Blue is #aec6cf. In RGB that is rgb(174, 198, 207), in HSL hsl(196, 26%, 75%) and in CMYK 16%, 4%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with Roquefort Blue #aec6cf?
This shade balances beautifully with deep charcoal for a modern, high-contrast text pairing. For a warmer, more balanced palette, try adding accents of muted coral to counteract the coolness of the grey undertones.
Is #aec6cf a warm or cool color?
Roquefort Blue is a cool-toned color, primarily due to its cyan base and heavy grey desaturation. It lacks the yellow or red components that would push it toward warmth, making it feel crisp, airy, and distant rather than intimate.
Is Roquefort Blue readable on white or black?
Roquefort Blue has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.77:1 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.