#AEE1FC Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated sky blue feels airy and gentle. Because it is so light, #aee1fc functions best as a soft background color rather than for fine text. It pairs well with slate grays or deep navies to ground its inherent lightness. Accessibility-wise, black text creates enough contrast for readability, making this hex code a reliable choice for UI designs that need a clean, approachable feel.
Questions about #aee1fc
What is #aee1fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aee1fc is rgb(174, 225, 252), in HSL hsl(201, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 31%, 11%, 0%, 1%.
How should I use #aee1fc in UI design?
Use #aee1fc as a subtle background color for interfaces that require a clean and approachable feel. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a gentle stage for dark text to sit on without creating visual fatigue for the reader.
What colors pair well with #aee1fc?
Is #aee1fc readable on white or black?
#aee1fc has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.97:1 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.