#AEC6D5 Hex Color
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#aec6d5 is a pale, ashy blue with significant grey undertones that soften its appearance. It functions well as a neutral base for minimalist web layouts where you need clean, professional readability. While it works as a primary background, pair it with dark charcoal or navy text to maintain high contrast. The hex code for this desaturated, airy shade is #aec6d5.
Questions about #aec6d5
What is #aec6d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aec6d5 is rgb(174, 198, 213), in HSL hsl(203, 32%, 76%) and in CMYK 18%, 7%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #aec6d5 for web design?
Is #aec6d5 considered a warm or cool color?
#aec6d5 is firmly a cool color, characterized by its distinct grey and blue composition. The addition of significant grey undertones desaturates the blue, stripping away vibrant warmth and leaving you with a clean, professional, and slightly melancholic aesthetic.
Is #aec6d5 readable on white or black?
#aec6d5 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.83:1 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.