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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE267A — Plum
#AE267A is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 323° 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 #AE267A
- fcf2f8
- f4cce5
- eba6d1
- e37fbd
- da59a9
- d23295
- af267b
- 881e60
- 621545
- 3b0d2a
- 15050f
Color schemes using #AE267A
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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#AE267A FAQ
What color is #AE267A?
#AE267A is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 323 degrees, 64% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE267A?
#AE267A is rgb(174, 38, 122) in RGB, hsl(323, 64%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 78%, 30%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE267A?
White text on this background reaches 6.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.36:1.
What colors go well with #AE267A?
Its direct complement is #27B05B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37B027 and #27B0A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.