#AAE4FF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AAE4FF?

RGB(170, 228, 255), HSL(199.1, 100.0%, 83.3%), CMYK(33.3%, 10.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #AAE4FF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AAE4FF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 170, 228, 255, in HSL 199.1°, 100.0%, 83.3%, and in CMYK 33.3%, 10.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is lightskyblue 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#AAE4FF

RGB

170, 228, 255

HSL

199.1, 100.0%, 83.3%

HSV

199.1, 33.3%, 100.0%

CMYK

33.3%, 10.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8883 0.0697 228.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightskyblue 1

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.