Powder Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #AEE5EA.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
174, 229, 234 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 2%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Powder Blue
#AEE5EA
Powder Blue color values
- HEX
- #AEE5EA
- RGB
- 174, 229, 234
- HSL
- 185°, 59%, 80%
- CMYK
- 26, 2, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Powder Blue sits at 185° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Powder Blue is rendered as rgb(174, 229, 234), where the blue channel is highest at 234, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Powder Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 2M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (26%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Powder Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AEE5EA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 174, 229, 234;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AEE5EA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 26%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(174, 229, 234)
rgba(174, 229, 234, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AEE5EA?
#AEE5EA is Powder Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 174, 229, 234. It has a hue of 185°, 59%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AEE5EA?
The RGB color code for #AEE5EA is rgb(174, 229, 234). This means it contains 174 red,
229 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Powder Blue a warm or cool color?
Powder Blue (#AEE5EA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AEE5EA in CSS?
You can use #AEE5EA in CSS with:
background-color: #AEE5EA; or color: #AEE5EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 229, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 2%, 0%, 8%.