#AED9CD Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated teal, #aed9cd feels airy and clean without appearing clinical. Because it is high in lightness, this color works well as a background for minimal UI designs where you need a subtle, non-white base. Black text creates a sharp, readable contrast against this tint. Pair it with dark charcoal or soft terracotta to anchor its delicate, pastel nature in more balanced compositions.
Questions about #aed9cd
What is #aed9cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aed9cd is rgb(174, 217, 205), in HSL hsl(163, 36%, 77%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 6%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #aed9cd?
This pale teal works best when grounded by darker, earthy neutrals like deep charcoal or warm terracotta. Using these high-contrast accents prevents the delicate #aed9cd from feeling too washed out or ethereal in professional layouts.
Is #aed9cd suitable for UI background use?
Yes, #aed9cd serves as an excellent non-white base for minimal UI designs because it feels airy without appearing clinical. It maintains strong readability when paired with dark text, offering a softer, more inviting alternative to standard white screens.
Is #aed9cd readable on white or black?
#aed9cd has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.60:1 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.