#AEC2DE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AEC2DE?

RGB(174, 194, 222), HSL(215.0, 42.1%, 77.6%), CMYK(21.6%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #AEC2DE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.81:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AEC2DE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 174, 194, 222, in HSL 215.0°, 42.1%, 77.6%, and in CMYK 21.6%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is lightsteelblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#AEC2DE

RGB

174, 194, 222

HSL

215.0, 42.1%, 77.6%

HSV

215.0, 21.6%, 87.1%

CMYK

21.6%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.8081 0.0454 256.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightsteelblue

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.