paleturquoise 2

#AEEEEE

X11 color

Paleturquoise 2 (#AEEEEE) is nearly identical to CSS Pale Turquoise — a very light, cool X11 blue-green with ethereal softness. At this depth it maintains the airy, refreshing quality of pale turquoise while being slightly more present. It's appropriate for light, minimal interfaces and delicate aquatic design themes.

Color Values

HEX

#AEEEEE

RGB

174, 238, 238

HSL

180.0, 65.3%, 80.8%

HSV

180.0, 26.9%, 93.3%

CMYK

26.9%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.9063 0.0641 196.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AEEEEE;
color: #AEEEEE;
border-color: #AEEEEE;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 200 #A5F3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

16.26:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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