Codes & values
- Color Name
Pastel Blue - Color ID
KDF-C-11454159 - HEX
#AEC6CF - RGB
rgb(174, 198, 207) - RGBA
rgba(174, 198, 207, 1) - HSL
hsl(196, 26%, 75%) - HSLA
hsla(196, 26%, 75%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(196, 16%, 81%) - CMYK
cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 19%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Pastel Blue?
- #AEC6CF
- What is Pastel Blue RGB?
- rgb(174, 198, 207)
- What is Pastel Blue HSL?
- hsl(196, 26%, 75%)
- What is Pastel Blue CMYK?
- cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 19%)
What is Pastel Blue?
Pastel Blue is a curated blue family color at #AEC6CF. It appears in our library with tags for design, background, ui. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Pastel Blue HEX code
The HEX code for Pastel Blue is #AEC6CF. Paste it into CSS as color: #AEC6CF; or background-color: #AEC6CF;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (aec6cf).
Pastel Blue RGB
Pastel Blue in RGB is rgb(174, 198, 207) (channels R 174, G 198, B 207). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(174, 198, 207, 1).
Pastel Blue HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(196, 26%, 75%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(196, 16%, 81%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Pastel Blue CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Pastel Blue is cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 19%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Pastel Blue
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #91A5AD, #74848A, #576368, #3A4245, #1D2122. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Pastel Blue
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #BCD0D7, #C9D9DF, #D7E3E7, #E4ECEF, #F2F6F7. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Pastel Blue
Complementary pairing: #AEC6CF, #CFB7AE. Analogous neighbors: #AECFC8, #AEC6CF, #AEB6CF. Triadic accents: #AEC6CF, #CFAEC6, #C6CFAE. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Pastel Blue color combinations
A practical combo: primary #AEC6CF, complementary accent #CFB7AE, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #AEC6CF, #CFAEB5, #CFC8AE.
Pastel Blue in web design
Blue remains the default trust color for SaaS, finance, and health UI. Royal and navy blues anchor headers; sky blues soften backgrounds and links.
Pastel Blue in branding
Brand blues communicate reliability. Royal blue and navy remain corporate staples; electric blue reads more startup. Contrast vs white is 1.78:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 11.78:1.
Pastel Blue as a pastel
Pastel Blue sits in the pastel range — high lightness, softer saturation. Use it for wellness, kids, and spring campaigns; pair with deeper companions for hierarchy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Pastel Blue?
- Pastel Blue: #AEC6CF.
- What is Pastel Blue RGB?
- Pastel Blue: rgb(174, 198, 207).
- What is Pastel Blue HSL?
- Pastel Blue: hsl(196, 26%, 75%).
- What is Pastel Blue CMYK?
- Pastel Blue: cmyk(16%, 4%, 0%, 19%).
- What colors go with Pastel Blue?
- Try complementary #AEC6CF, #CFB7AE or analogous #AECFC8, #AEC6CF, #AEB6CF.
- Is Pastel Blue good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.78:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.78:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 11.78:1. Complementary swatch: #AEC6CF, #CFB7AE.
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