Color swatch image showing Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) with RGB(201,255,229) values

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) Color Information

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) RGB value is (201, 255, 229). The hex color red value is 201, green is 255, and blue is 229. Its HSL format shows a hue of 151°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 89 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 0 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent.

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Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) Color Meaning

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) radiates gentle renewal, digital serenity, and post-industrial calm. As a pale cyan-tinted white, it mimics the glow of well-lit screens or filtered daylight through airplane windows. Psychologically, Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) soothes without inducing drowsiness, making it ideal for wellness apps, recovery spaces, and minimalist design systems. Its low saturation prevents visual fatigue, while its cool undertone maintains mental alertness. Unlike stark whites, Aero Blue softens digital harshness without sacrificing clarity. In environmental design, Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) suggests purified air and water—often used in spas, dental offices, and sustainable packaging. Culturally, it reflects a shift toward “clean tech” aesthetics: sterile but humane, efficient but peaceful. Spiritually, Aero Blue represents clarity after confusion, like morning mist burning off to reveal a clear day. Because it resists strong emotional associations, Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) acts as a neutral yet intentional canvas for user interaction, emotional regulation, and mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C9FFE5
RGB
rgb(201, 255, 229)
HSL
hsl(151°, 100%, 89%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 0%, 10%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(151°, 21%, 100%)
XYZ
73.9903 89.5947 87.5225
Yxy
89.5947 0.2947 0.3568
Hunter Lab
94.6545 -9.8269 2.7986
CIE-Lab
95.8284 -22.0638 6.8488

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue229 / 255 (90%)
90%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9FFE5 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5)

protanopia

#e0e1eb

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9FFE5;

Text Color

color: #C9FFE5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9FFE5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9FFE540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9FFE5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9FFE5 0%, #04ff86 100%);

Aero Blue (#C9FFE5) Color FAQs

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