#AAE8EE Color Information

Hex color code: #AAE8EE

The hex color #AAE8EE is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (170, 232, 238) and HSL of (185°, 67%, 80%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NamePale Turquoise
HEX
#AAE8EE
RGB
170, 232, 238
HSL
185°, 67%, 80%
CMYK
29%, 3%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AAE8EE;
background-color: #AAE8EE;
border-color: #AAE8EE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AAE8EE;
border: 2px solid #AAE8EE;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AAE8EE]
text-[#AAE8EE]
border-[#AAE8EE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AAE8EE]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AAE8EE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AAE8EE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AAE8EE; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AAE8EE; background-color: #AAE8EE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AAE8EE20; border-left: 4px solid #AAE8EE; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AAE8EE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AAE8EE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

170, 232, 238

Red: 170 / Green: 232 / Blue: 238

HSL

185°, 67%, 80%

Hue: 185° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

29%, 3%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 29% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #AAE8EE?

#AAE8EE is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AAE8EE to RGB:

rgb(170, 232, 238)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AAE8EE to HSL:

hsl(185, 67%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AAE8EE to CMYK:

cmyk(29%, 3%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate cyan tone, #AAE8EE has RGB (170, 232, 238) and HSL (185°, 67%, 80%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AAE8EE is #EEB0AA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AAEED2.

Use #AAE8EE in CSS: color: #AAE8EE or background-color: #AAE8EE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AAE8EE

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 15.49:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAE8EE?

#AAE8EE is a delicate cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #AAE8EE?

#AAE8EE in RGB is (170, 232, 238) - 170 red, 232 green, and 238 blue.

How to use #AAE8EE in CSS?

Use #AAE8EE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AAE8EE?

#EEB0AA (complementary), #AAEED2 (analogous), and #6AD8E2 (lighter shade) work well with #AAE8EE.