#AECEE4 Hex Color
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A pale, dusty blue with a cool gray cast, #aecee4 creates an airy, clean mood without strong saturation. As a supporting background, it suits healthcare, finance, spring layouts, and open interfaces. Black text reads clearly at about 12.7:1, while white can wash it out. The hex code is #aecee4.
Questions about #aecee4
What is #aecee4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aecee4 is rgb(174, 206, 228), in HSL hsl(204, 50%, 79%) and in CMYK 24%, 10%, 0%, 11%.
Is #aecee4 a warm or cool color?
#aecee4 reads as a cool color because its pale blue hue is softened by a gray cast rather than warmed by yellow or red undertones, giving interfaces and layouts a clean, airy, restrained feel.
What colors pair well with #aecee4?
Is #aecee4 readable on white or black?
#aecee4 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.74:1 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.