analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAAAEE — Lilac
#AAAAEE is a light saturated blue sitting at 240° 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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Tints and shades of #AAAAEE
- f2f2fc
- cbcbf5
- a4a4ed
- 7d7de5
- 5656de
- 2e2ed6
- 2323b2
- 1b1b8b
- 141464
- 0c0c3c
- 040415
Color schemes using #AAAAEE
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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#AAAAEE FAQ
What color is #AAAAEE?
#AAAAEE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 67% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AAAAEE?
#AAAAEE is rgb(170, 170, 238) in RGB, hsl(240, 67%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 29%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAAAEE?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.69:1.
What colors go well with #AAAAEE?
Its direct complement is #EEEEAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EECCAA and #CCEEAA gives you contrast without the vibration.