#AED4ED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AED4ED?

RGB(174, 212, 237), HSL(203.8, 63.6%, 80.6%), CMYK(26.6%, 10.5%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #AED4ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.56:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AED4ED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 174, 212, 237, in HSL 203.8°, 63.6%, 80.6%, and in CMYK 26.6%, 10.5%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is lightskyblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#AED4ED

RGB

174, 212, 237

HSL

203.8, 63.6%, 80.6%

HSV

203.8, 26.6%, 92.9%

CMYK

26.6%, 10.5%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.8508 0.0532 237.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightskyblue 2

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.