#AED2E6 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #aed2e6 when a design needs a soft, ashy blue that will not shout. This very unsaturated pastel reads gentle and trustworthy, which suits healthcare, finance, and baby product palettes. It works best as a dominant background, and black text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare. Next to white it can look washed out, so anchor it with a deeper slate or navy.
Questions about #aed2e6
What is #aed2e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aed2e6 is rgb(174, 210, 230), in HSL hsl(201, 53%, 79%) and in CMYK 24%, 9%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #aed2e6?
It looks richest against deep, grounded tones like navy, charcoal, or warm terracotta. Next to plain white it can fade, so add a darker anchor to the palette.
Is #aed2e6 readable on white or black?
#aed2e6 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.16:1 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.