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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE296B — Brick Red
#AE296B is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 330° 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 #AE296B
- fcf3f7
- f3cde0
- eaa7c8
- e181b1
- d85b9a
- d03582
- ad296b
- 872053
- 61173c
- 3b0e24
- 15050d
Color schemes using #AE296B
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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#AE296B FAQ
What color is #AE296B?
#AE296B is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 330 degrees, 62% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE296B?
#AE296B is rgb(174, 41, 107) in RGB, hsl(330, 62%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 39%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE296B?
White text on this background reaches 6.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.33:1.
What colors go well with #AE296B?
Its direct complement is #29AE6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29AE29 and #29AEAE gives you contrast without the vibration.