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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAABE4 — Lilac
#AAABE4 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #AAABE4
- f3f4fb
- d0d0f0
- acade5
- 888ada
- 6566ce
- 4143c3
- 3335a2
- 28297e
- 1d1e5b
- 111237
- 060613
Color schemes using #AAABE4
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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#AAABE4 FAQ
What color is #AAABE4?
#AAABE4 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 52% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAABE4?
#AAABE4 is rgb(170, 171, 228) in RGB, hsl(239, 52%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAABE4?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #AAABE4?
Its direct complement is #E4E3AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4C6AA and #C8E4AA gives you contrast without the vibration.