#AEB9D0 Color Information

Hex color code: #AEB9D0

#AEB9D0 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (174, 185, 208), and in HSL it is (221°, 27%, 75%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#AEB9D0
RGB
174, 185, 208
HSL
221°, 27%, 75%
CMYK
16%, 11%, 0%, 18%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AEB9D0;
background-color: #AEB9D0;
border-color: #AEB9D0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AEB9D0;
border: 2px solid #AEB9D0;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AEB9D0]
text-[#AEB9D0]
border-[#AEB9D0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AEB9D0]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AEB9D0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AEB9D0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AEB9D0; 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 #AEB9D0; background-color: #AEB9D015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AEB9D020; border-left: 4px solid #AEB9D0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AEB9D0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AEB9D0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 185, 208

Red: 174 / Green: 185 / Blue: 208

HSL

221°, 27%, 75%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

16%, 11%, 0%, 18%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 18%

What color is #AEB9D0?

#AEB9D0 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AEB9D0 to RGB:

rgb(174, 185, 208)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AEB9D0 to HSL:

hsl(221, 27%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AEB9D0 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 11%, 0%, 18%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AEB9D0 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 174, 185, 208 and HSL of 221°, 27%, 75%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AEB9D0 is #D0C6AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AECAD0.

Use #AEB9D0 in CSS: color: #AEB9D0 or background-color: #AEB9D0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AEB9D0

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.65:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEB9D0?

#AEB9D0 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #AEB9D0?

#AEB9D0 in RGB is (174, 185, 208) - 174 red, 185 green, and 208 blue.

How to use #AEB9D0 in CSS?

Use #AEB9D0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AEB9D0?

#D0C6AE (complementary), #AECAD0 (analogous), and #7D8FB5 (lighter shade) work well with #AEB9D0.