#AEC7E6 Hex Color
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Pale, dusty blue with a clear gray undertone. #aec7e6 works best as a supporting tone or large UI background, where its low saturation keeps things soft without going flat. It deepens nicely against navy and gains warmth beside terracotta. Black text on this hex code reaches about 12.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #aec7e6
What is #aec7e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aec7e6 is rgb(174, 199, 230), in HSL hsl(213, 53%, 79%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aec7e6?
Navy anchors it with depth, while terracotta adds a warm counterpoint to its cool cast. Both keep the pastel from washing out against plain white.
Is #aec7e6 readable on white or black?
#aec7e6 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.