analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAB5EE — Sky Blue
#AAB5EE is a light saturated blue sitting at 230° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #AAB5EE
- f2f4fc
- cbd2f5
- a4b0ed
- 7d8ee5
- 566cde
- 2e4ad6
- 233bb2
- 1b2e8b
- 142164
- 0c143c
- 040715
Color schemes using #AAB5EE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AAB5EE FAQ
What color is #AAB5EE?
#AAB5EE is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 67% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AAB5EE?
#AAB5EE is rgb(170, 181, 238) in RGB, hsl(230, 67%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 24%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAB5EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.55:1.
What colors go well with #AAB5EE?
Its direct complement is #EEE3AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC1AA and #D7EEAA gives you contrast without the vibration.